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<blockquote data-quote="Ktllc" data-source="post: 519962" data-attributes="member: 11847"><p>We are back. All 3 kids had a happy meal and, for now, all is quite in the house.</p><p>We passed the second round so to speak and V is on the waiting list for further evaluation.</p><p>The Doctor we saw (there were actually 3, but the interview was conducted by one) was very nice, took time to explain the process, what autism is or looks like, etc.</p><p>She had a check list and explained how it relates to the DSM and the new definition to come.</p><p>1. Social 2. Communication 3.Narrow restricted interests/Difficulty with change or transition 4.Cognitive functioning/learning style 5.Sensory difference 6.Motor difference 7.Adaptive functioning</p><p>She also added one category to V's case: variabilty! She said it was very true for most Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) person, and V is extremely variable.</p><p>As she conducted her interview, she took note and placed her comments in those 7 categories.</p><p>Except for 4.cognitive functioning, she had notes in each category.</p><p>On paper, V fits the description of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).</p><p>But in real life (as he was playing, and talking) she said he would be an atypical Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kiddo.</p><p>She pointed out all the good things he could do that most Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) people can't:</p><p>V laughed when one of the doctors introduced herself as being 2 years old.</p><p>V used hand gesture to go along with his speech (pointing, etc)</p><p>V rephrased in a different way and added gestures when the doctor pretended not to understand.</p><p>She knows the psychologist who ruled out Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for V and she understands where she is coming from. But she can't ignore the fact that he also has lots of characteristics. Specially due to his variabilty, she thinks Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) could have been overlooked back in September. She also said that kids evolve, change and the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) signs can become stronger as time goes by.</p><p>So she wants to run the tests, some of which will be the same but a higher level. Previously, V did the ADOS-1. She wants to do the ADOS-3 among other things.</p><p>I'm not sure what the difference is between the 2...</p><p>Her take was that V does not look Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from what she sees today, but she wants to be cautious and investigate further.</p><p>No answers today, but atleast I know we are being cautious. A second opinion will be good. It also validates my feeling that Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) might still be a possibility.</p><p>She mentioned their services IF he gets diagnosis. It seems VERY impressive. They come to the home to teach you about your kid's specific form of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Help you create create tools to make life easier, allow the child to gain more independence. They have classes you can take. They create teaching strategies for the school. They have LOTS to offer.</p><p>Of course, if it is not Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Then we'll have to look somewhere else for help.</p><p>To be continued.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ktllc, post: 519962, member: 11847"] We are back. All 3 kids had a happy meal and, for now, all is quite in the house. We passed the second round so to speak and V is on the waiting list for further evaluation. The Doctor we saw (there were actually 3, but the interview was conducted by one) was very nice, took time to explain the process, what autism is or looks like, etc. She had a check list and explained how it relates to the DSM and the new definition to come. 1. Social 2. Communication 3.Narrow restricted interests/Difficulty with change or transition 4.Cognitive functioning/learning style 5.Sensory difference 6.Motor difference 7.Adaptive functioning She also added one category to V's case: variabilty! She said it was very true for most Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) person, and V is extremely variable. As she conducted her interview, she took note and placed her comments in those 7 categories. Except for 4.cognitive functioning, she had notes in each category. On paper, V fits the description of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). But in real life (as he was playing, and talking) she said he would be an atypical Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kiddo. She pointed out all the good things he could do that most Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) people can't: V laughed when one of the doctors introduced herself as being 2 years old. V used hand gesture to go along with his speech (pointing, etc) V rephrased in a different way and added gestures when the doctor pretended not to understand. She knows the psychologist who ruled out Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for V and she understands where she is coming from. But she can't ignore the fact that he also has lots of characteristics. Specially due to his variabilty, she thinks Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) could have been overlooked back in September. She also said that kids evolve, change and the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) signs can become stronger as time goes by. So she wants to run the tests, some of which will be the same but a higher level. Previously, V did the ADOS-1. She wants to do the ADOS-3 among other things. I'm not sure what the difference is between the 2... Her take was that V does not look Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from what she sees today, but she wants to be cautious and investigate further. No answers today, but atleast I know we are being cautious. A second opinion will be good. It also validates my feeling that Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) might still be a possibility. She mentioned their services IF he gets diagnosis. It seems VERY impressive. They come to the home to teach you about your kid's specific form of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Help you create create tools to make life easier, allow the child to gain more independence. They have classes you can take. They create teaching strategies for the school. They have LOTS to offer. Of course, if it is not Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Then we'll have to look somewhere else for help. To be continued. [/QUOTE]
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