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4 year old: grandparents think he has aspergers syndrome
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 608824" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Since things like Aspergers run in the family and lining up toys and speech problems are big red flags for the spectrum, I'd definitely get him tested. Not sure where you live. Doesn't sound like the US. If it is, I'd take him to a neuropsychologist. If not, follow your country's procedure. I think Grandpa and Grandma are trying to help you, not find something wrong with your son. </p><p></p><p>Daughter sounds differently wired too. Like I said, these issues run in families. Can't hurt to also have her tested by an expert which, in the US, is a neuropsychologist.</p><p></p><p>Doubt if either of your kids have ADHD. Sounds different. Don't listen to non-medical "experts" (in their own minds) like teachers who tell you when to prescribe medication. That is no different than me telling you to put your kids on medications. Stick to the medical profession for that and skip the pediatrician. Peds do not know how to test for certain disorders...they are not good for diagnosing stuff other than strep throat. A good pediatrician will refer you elsewhere for testing. Your pediatrician may well be up for replacement if he didn't even know you need an ENT if a child is tongue-tired. Nothing wrong with switching doctors.</p><p></p><p>I have three normally wired kids and one high on the spectrum (like an Aspie) and your kids do sound more quirky than "typical." When kids like this are very young, the problems can be minimal, but they do need help or when the school work gets harder and socializing is more complicated, they REALLY struggle and the anger/frustration can be worse. They don't usually outgrow t hese things. They usually just become more noticeable with time. Early intervention is the key here. Trust me, it's no fun to watch your child walk alone at recess, talking to himself, and having a know-it-all teacher calling you every day to tell you that you are a "bad parent" (not true, by the way, but it happens). Better to nip it in the bud.</p><p></p><p>Where do you live?</p><p></p><p>My attitude is, who cares about a label if it gets your kid good help?? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Good luck! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 608824, member: 1550"] Since things like Aspergers run in the family and lining up toys and speech problems are big red flags for the spectrum, I'd definitely get him tested. Not sure where you live. Doesn't sound like the US. If it is, I'd take him to a neuropsychologist. If not, follow your country's procedure. I think Grandpa and Grandma are trying to help you, not find something wrong with your son. Daughter sounds differently wired too. Like I said, these issues run in families. Can't hurt to also have her tested by an expert which, in the US, is a neuropsychologist. Doubt if either of your kids have ADHD. Sounds different. Don't listen to non-medical "experts" (in their own minds) like teachers who tell you when to prescribe medication. That is no different than me telling you to put your kids on medications. Stick to the medical profession for that and skip the pediatrician. Peds do not know how to test for certain disorders...they are not good for diagnosing stuff other than strep throat. A good pediatrician will refer you elsewhere for testing. Your pediatrician may well be up for replacement if he didn't even know you need an ENT if a child is tongue-tired. Nothing wrong with switching doctors. I have three normally wired kids and one high on the spectrum (like an Aspie) and your kids do sound more quirky than "typical." When kids like this are very young, the problems can be minimal, but they do need help or when the school work gets harder and socializing is more complicated, they REALLY struggle and the anger/frustration can be worse. They don't usually outgrow t hese things. They usually just become more noticeable with time. Early intervention is the key here. Trust me, it's no fun to watch your child walk alone at recess, talking to himself, and having a know-it-all teacher calling you every day to tell you that you are a "bad parent" (not true, by the way, but it happens). Better to nip it in the bud. Where do you live? My attitude is, who cares about a label if it gets your kid good help?? :) Good luck! :) [/QUOTE]
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