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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 485210" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Second sending the formal letter requesting an evaluation for special education services. Send it asap. make sure they have to sign for it and you get a receipt. This starts teh time line as was said. Then, they will put together a proposal and you are to be a part of it.... you should have input on the assessment planning legally.</p><p></p><p>Do you mind a few questions?</p><p>Can your child play WITH other kids? Or just plays side by side using shared materials. Does he use imaginative play or imitative play or lining things up etc.</p><p>Does he have any difficulties with sensory issues, smells, tastes, textures, etc.</p><p>how was speech and language development?</p><p></p><p>My son was very similar at that age and he is diagnosed with Autism now. </p><p></p><p>Many kids appear to be adhd and to have anxiety and to be defiant as young kids...they end up being diagnosed with Autism. There are many other reasons that these symptoms can happen but I would second the idea of getting a private evaluation done while you are asking for school assessment.</p><p></p><p>Ask for a neuropsychology evaluation and if you have a child development center/hospital etc... you might also see if they can rule out autism. HE is likely higher functioning so it will not be super obvious to people who only see the autism that is on tv (except for Parenthood, teh new one with a child with aspergers).... usually you see kids who dont talk at all, flap hands and spin plates. These things CAN be part of it for sure but there are many other profiles. My son has a high interest area and that has morphed and shifted over the years. He falls apart with transitions, this is when he typically will act up. He loves routine. He has a hard time having back and forth conversations with people, will talk to people for sure, but it is all questions and his topics. He had poor eye contact, does still at times but it is better. </p><p></p><p>Just food for thought, if you can relate that is ok and if not .... that is wonderful too... always better to check things out... </p><p></p><p>by the way, I wanted to let you know it is so great you found this board and are looking for answers while your kids are little. Really cool. I'd like to say the administration improves even if you have a child identified, but sadly my son is nearly 15, in 8th grade has been in Special Education since age 1 and we still have admin problems! SO, stick with us, we probably can learn from each other!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 485210, member: 12886"] Second sending the formal letter requesting an evaluation for special education services. Send it asap. make sure they have to sign for it and you get a receipt. This starts teh time line as was said. Then, they will put together a proposal and you are to be a part of it.... you should have input on the assessment planning legally. Do you mind a few questions? Can your child play WITH other kids? Or just plays side by side using shared materials. Does he use imaginative play or imitative play or lining things up etc. Does he have any difficulties with sensory issues, smells, tastes, textures, etc. how was speech and language development? My son was very similar at that age and he is diagnosed with Autism now. Many kids appear to be adhd and to have anxiety and to be defiant as young kids...they end up being diagnosed with Autism. There are many other reasons that these symptoms can happen but I would second the idea of getting a private evaluation done while you are asking for school assessment. Ask for a neuropsychology evaluation and if you have a child development center/hospital etc... you might also see if they can rule out autism. HE is likely higher functioning so it will not be super obvious to people who only see the autism that is on tv (except for Parenthood, teh new one with a child with aspergers).... usually you see kids who dont talk at all, flap hands and spin plates. These things CAN be part of it for sure but there are many other profiles. My son has a high interest area and that has morphed and shifted over the years. He falls apart with transitions, this is when he typically will act up. He loves routine. He has a hard time having back and forth conversations with people, will talk to people for sure, but it is all questions and his topics. He had poor eye contact, does still at times but it is better. Just food for thought, if you can relate that is ok and if not .... that is wonderful too... always better to check things out... by the way, I wanted to let you know it is so great you found this board and are looking for answers while your kids are little. Really cool. I'd like to say the administration improves even if you have a child identified, but sadly my son is nearly 15, in 8th grade has been in Special Education since age 1 and we still have admin problems! SO, stick with us, we probably can learn from each other! [/QUOTE]
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