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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 64775" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Lucas wasn't diagnosed until he was 11. More than four professionals told us he's not autistic, rather autistic-like (now I wonder what the difference is). We saw psychiatrists, his pediatrician and psycologists. They all missed it because he is high functioning. The older he got, the more obvious it became, but we still couldn't get the diagnosis. I do think you will eventually visit the diagnosis. The main thing though is to address the interventions. Lucas had behavioral difficulties too at one time. Most Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids do. However, there is no real reason why a child would point and grunt rather than speak unless it is an effort--unless you are believing that he is just doing it to drive you nuts. Lucas is very bright too! He could read at two years old. As time went on, we found out he didn't understand as much as he could read, although he had GREAT expression. I guess it's a waiting game, but I'd be prepared. On the hot stove, I have to laugh. Lucas used to touch hot stoves, even after burning himself. It is more sensory than anything with Lucas. He used to be unable to resist touching stuff that interested or intrigued him even if it hurt him. His interventions have really helped. Take care and good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 64775, member: 1550"] Lucas wasn't diagnosed until he was 11. More than four professionals told us he's not autistic, rather autistic-like (now I wonder what the difference is). We saw psychiatrists, his pediatrician and psycologists. They all missed it because he is high functioning. The older he got, the more obvious it became, but we still couldn't get the diagnosis. I do think you will eventually visit the diagnosis. The main thing though is to address the interventions. Lucas had behavioral difficulties too at one time. Most Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids do. However, there is no real reason why a child would point and grunt rather than speak unless it is an effort--unless you are believing that he is just doing it to drive you nuts. Lucas is very bright too! He could read at two years old. As time went on, we found out he didn't understand as much as he could read, although he had GREAT expression. I guess it's a waiting game, but I'd be prepared. On the hot stove, I have to laugh. Lucas used to touch hot stoves, even after burning himself. It is more sensory than anything with Lucas. He used to be unable to resist touching stuff that interested or intrigued him even if it hurt him. His interventions have really helped. Take care and good luck! [/QUOTE]
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