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difficult child 2's first psychiatrist appointment: ADHD and Asperger's
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 521435" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>My son's high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) was not caught until he was 11. It is hard to diagnose in a very young child because very poor social skills is one of the main symptoms and many younger Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids can "pass" for socializing when they run around and laugh with other kids and get silly. Only when they are older and have to engage in normal give-and-take conversations, interests and correct social protocol do many of the kids finally get caught. The getting too close to other kids, pushing when they are displeased, hyperness, and anal behavior about how things HAVE to be ONE exact way can pass in a seven year old, but not in a twelve year old. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kid's quirks often do not start bothering other kids until they hit the pre-teens.</p><p></p><p>At the same time, often good work becomes a struggle for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids in fifth grade and up. My son was tested while young and although the team found Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) traits they diagnosed him with ADHD. It takes time sometimes.</p><p></p><p>I'm glad you are on board with them and keep us updated <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: 521435, member: 1550"] My son's high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) was not caught until he was 11. It is hard to diagnose in a very young child because very poor social skills is one of the main symptoms and many younger Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids can "pass" for socializing when they run around and laugh with other kids and get silly. Only when they are older and have to engage in normal give-and-take conversations, interests and correct social protocol do many of the kids finally get caught. The getting too close to other kids, pushing when they are displeased, hyperness, and anal behavior about how things HAVE to be ONE exact way can pass in a seven year old, but not in a twelve year old. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kid's quirks often do not start bothering other kids until they hit the pre-teens. At the same time, often good work becomes a struggle for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids in fifth grade and up. My son was tested while young and although the team found Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) traits they diagnosed him with ADHD. It takes time sometimes. I'm glad you are on board with them and keep us updated :) [/QUOTE]
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