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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 373927" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Even if Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) has been ruled out, keep an open mind. We had it ruled out in difficult child 1 when he was 6. He was 14 before he was diagnosed with Asperger's, which was later independently confirmed.</p><p></p><p>easy child 2/difficult child 2 has "some Asperger's traits but not enough for a diagnosis", we were told, when she was 7. She was independently assessed and again, it was ruled out. But as she got older the traits have become more apparent. She is now seeing a new therapist who seems to agree with easy child 2/difficult child 2, that she should be re-considered for Asperger's. Not that it would make much difference now. easy child/difficult child 2's own "working hypothesis" is that she is a mild Aspie, but atypical due to being female.</p><p></p><p>Might I suggest that in the absence of a clear diagnosis, you consider Asperger's as a working hypothesis? It might help you understand him better, which would help you manage him better with less resentment. I'm not being critical of you for that resentment, either - I do get it! But it does get in the way for you as a parent. Again, speaking form experience. I found that once I understood about the connection between my kids and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), it made it easier for me to handle the kids.</p><p></p><p>Also, you have requested assistance formally, in writing. They cannot refuse the assessment. If you need to confirm this for your area, go over to Special Education forum and ask there. </p><p></p><p>Never underestimate the confusion that can occur if your child is gifted plus learning disabled. Also never underestimate the ability of schools to totally ignore and negate the category of gifted plus learning disabled. You might have to get further assessments done privately (you can piggyback these to any school assessment results) in order to force this issue.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 373927, member: 1991"] Even if Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) has been ruled out, keep an open mind. We had it ruled out in difficult child 1 when he was 6. He was 14 before he was diagnosed with Asperger's, which was later independently confirmed. easy child 2/difficult child 2 has "some Asperger's traits but not enough for a diagnosis", we were told, when she was 7. She was independently assessed and again, it was ruled out. But as she got older the traits have become more apparent. She is now seeing a new therapist who seems to agree with easy child 2/difficult child 2, that she should be re-considered for Asperger's. Not that it would make much difference now. easy child/difficult child 2's own "working hypothesis" is that she is a mild Aspie, but atypical due to being female. Might I suggest that in the absence of a clear diagnosis, you consider Asperger's as a working hypothesis? It might help you understand him better, which would help you manage him better with less resentment. I'm not being critical of you for that resentment, either - I do get it! But it does get in the way for you as a parent. Again, speaking form experience. I found that once I understood about the connection between my kids and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), it made it easier for me to handle the kids. Also, you have requested assistance formally, in writing. They cannot refuse the assessment. If you need to confirm this for your area, go over to Special Education forum and ask there. Never underestimate the confusion that can occur if your child is gifted plus learning disabled. Also never underestimate the ability of schools to totally ignore and negate the category of gifted plus learning disabled. You might have to get further assessments done privately (you can piggyback these to any school assessment results) in order to force this issue. Marg [/QUOTE]
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