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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 84908" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>We've had this hassle with the boys, too, where the high functioning masks the autism to a point where those assessing the child miss the problems. difficult child 1 was 16 when finally being assessed for autism, at a clinic which normally tests children 10 years younger. They said he was fine, based on a couple of tests where he performed brilliantly, which I had not expected. I later found that he had fudged those tests - he hadn't deliberately cheated, but because they hadn't asked the question properly, he did it the wrong way. Example - "Write us a story, we want to see how well you write."</p><p>So difficult child 1 wrote a few paragraphs from a book he'd been reading and enjoying. HE thought they wanted to see his handwriting. And of course, he had written from the book verbatim - not even trying. And they thought his fluent creativity was wonderful. Ironically, the other test was to assess the way he uses his long-term memory to deal with the shortcomings of his short-term memory, and he also fudged that one, because they asked their questions so slowly, his long-term memory kicked in. They read him a list of numbers. Several months later, he could still recite that list.</p><p></p><p>Two other psychiatrists identified him as Asperger's.</p><p></p><p>When a kid is really intelligent but impaired by Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), they seemingly adapt, thanks to that intelligence. But it's only a SEEMING adaptation; underneath the serene surface a lot of furious mental activity is going on, in order to provide a semblance of normal functioning. What WE see at home is when the mask of serenity drops.</p><p></p><p>I just wish I could convince SOMEONE, anyone, to give her a thorough assessment for Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). The trouble is, all the testing is mostly designed to test children, or those who haven't got such good adaptation skills.</p><p></p><p>Talking about this with you is making me think of a couple of possibilities - I might try and find someone who assesses adults with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), to see if they can help.</p><p></p><p>We're about to head out the door for her ultrasound. I'll provide and update when we return.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 84908, member: 1991"] We've had this hassle with the boys, too, where the high functioning masks the autism to a point where those assessing the child miss the problems. difficult child 1 was 16 when finally being assessed for autism, at a clinic which normally tests children 10 years younger. They said he was fine, based on a couple of tests where he performed brilliantly, which I had not expected. I later found that he had fudged those tests - he hadn't deliberately cheated, but because they hadn't asked the question properly, he did it the wrong way. Example - "Write us a story, we want to see how well you write." So difficult child 1 wrote a few paragraphs from a book he'd been reading and enjoying. HE thought they wanted to see his handwriting. And of course, he had written from the book verbatim - not even trying. And they thought his fluent creativity was wonderful. Ironically, the other test was to assess the way he uses his long-term memory to deal with the shortcomings of his short-term memory, and he also fudged that one, because they asked their questions so slowly, his long-term memory kicked in. They read him a list of numbers. Several months later, he could still recite that list. Two other psychiatrists identified him as Asperger's. When a kid is really intelligent but impaired by Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), they seemingly adapt, thanks to that intelligence. But it's only a SEEMING adaptation; underneath the serene surface a lot of furious mental activity is going on, in order to provide a semblance of normal functioning. What WE see at home is when the mask of serenity drops. I just wish I could convince SOMEONE, anyone, to give her a thorough assessment for Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). The trouble is, all the testing is mostly designed to test children, or those who haven't got such good adaptation skills. Talking about this with you is making me think of a couple of possibilities - I might try and find someone who assesses adults with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), to see if they can help. We're about to head out the door for her ultrasound. I'll provide and update when we return. Marg [/QUOTE]
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