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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 215691" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Are you in the US? It doesn't sound like you are, and every country is different.</p><p>If you ARE in the US, I'd take him for a neuropsychologist evaluation. The thing is, quirks aren't a problem unless they're a problem, if you know what I mean. If he is having trouble in his life due to those quirks, they ARE an issue. Did he have a speech delay? Play strangely with toys? Does he know how to socialize appropriately with kids his age? This is NOT the same as being friendly. Lots of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids are friendly, but they don't know how to socialize. They are socially "clueless." Senory issues, such as not liking food textures or maybe some materials or covering ears at loud noises are also a big deal with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). Pooping in pants can happen often because of sensory issues--the child doesn't really understand when he has to go. Often Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids will also have strange, socially unacceptable habits--clicking their tongue, flapping their arms, tapping on everything, blurting out unrelated sentences in the middle of class, laughing inappropriately, in general, not "getting" social cues. By the way, the flapping, or tapping, or high pitched vocalizations, or arm flapping are called "stims" and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids do them to relieve stress. Social appropriateness is very important in life and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids need almost text book learning to "get" them. They also often need Occupational Therapist (OT), PT and speech to help them with their sensory issues, their physical issues (handwriting is a biggie--my son uses a special pencil) and a speech therapist can help them learn to partake in give and take discussions, rather than monologuing, as many do.</p><p> My quirky, clueless son was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified at elevin, but it didn't surprise us. In fact, we saw it earlier than the doctors did. It was a Godsend because he got so many interventions and help, especially in school, and it made a huge difference in his life. At 15, he is now doing great, better than he would have been without the diagnosis.</p><p>It is odd for a professional in the US to say not to tell the school so that's one reason I was wondering if you live elsewhere. Here, you would get a lot of help in the schools, it would be an advantage to tell them. And, frankly, diet alone won't help Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified. I don't use diet at all and my son is still doing great.</p><p>Can you give us more information about your son and where you live? Did your child have typical development? Did he like to be held?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 215691, member: 1550"] Are you in the US? It doesn't sound like you are, and every country is different. If you ARE in the US, I'd take him for a neuropsychologist evaluation. The thing is, quirks aren't a problem unless they're a problem, if you know what I mean. If he is having trouble in his life due to those quirks, they ARE an issue. Did he have a speech delay? Play strangely with toys? Does he know how to socialize appropriately with kids his age? This is NOT the same as being friendly. Lots of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids are friendly, but they don't know how to socialize. They are socially "clueless." Senory issues, such as not liking food textures or maybe some materials or covering ears at loud noises are also a big deal with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). Pooping in pants can happen often because of sensory issues--the child doesn't really understand when he has to go. Often Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids will also have strange, socially unacceptable habits--clicking their tongue, flapping their arms, tapping on everything, blurting out unrelated sentences in the middle of class, laughing inappropriately, in general, not "getting" social cues. By the way, the flapping, or tapping, or high pitched vocalizations, or arm flapping are called "stims" and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids do them to relieve stress. Social appropriateness is very important in life and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids need almost text book learning to "get" them. They also often need Occupational Therapist (OT), PT and speech to help them with their sensory issues, their physical issues (handwriting is a biggie--my son uses a special pencil) and a speech therapist can help them learn to partake in give and take discussions, rather than monologuing, as many do. My quirky, clueless son was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified at elevin, but it didn't surprise us. In fact, we saw it earlier than the doctors did. It was a Godsend because he got so many interventions and help, especially in school, and it made a huge difference in his life. At 15, he is now doing great, better than he would have been without the diagnosis. It is odd for a professional in the US to say not to tell the school so that's one reason I was wondering if you live elsewhere. Here, you would get a lot of help in the schools, it would be an advantage to tell them. And, frankly, diet alone won't help Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified. I don't use diet at all and my son is still doing great. Can you give us more information about your son and where you live? Did your child have typical development? Did he like to be held? [/QUOTE]
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