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<blockquote data-quote="SuzyfromTexas" data-source="post: 19945" data-attributes="member: 3338"><p>Amy,</p><p></p><p>I'm going through this exact same situation. We completed a neuropsychologist evaluation for my son in January from a psychologist (PhD) who specializes in assessments only. </p><p></p><p>I indicated that I thought he may have Aspergers and the "tests" came back negative so to speak. He has characteristics of NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) (non-verbal learning disorder, same as Aspergers as far as I can tell) but doesn't qualify for an actual diagnosis.</p><p></p><p>This stuff is hard to pinpoint especially if you have a borderline child. I think Alex was tested adequately (8 hours or so and about 15 tests) but I don't know. I received a 15 page report from her that appears thorough.</p><p></p><p>Here are a few things to look for:</p><p></p><p>1. Does he understand how inflection changes the emotional meaning of a statement?</p><p>2. what's his expressive speech like? </p><p>3. Are his fine and gross motor skills developed?</p><p>4. Social Interactions - Not necessarily lack of social interaction but difficulty with them.</p><p>5. Does he exhibit empathy?</p><p>6. Understand jokes appropriate for age?</p><p>7. Does he line up toys or play with them in unusual ways?</p><p></p><p>(From Midwest Mom - I wouldn't try a pediatrician, regular psycologist, or even a Psychiatrist to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).) Who should we see?</p><p></p><p>My son has problems with perfectionism and like many on this board fits the inflexible-explosive defintion. He has good eye-contact, is social and has friends, but can try and control play situations (control freak). I originally thought he had ADHD due to his high activity level. He is very verbal but also seems to comprehend what he is reading. Also, as a baby he was obsessed with fans which I know now is a big red flag. </p><p></p><p>Sometimes I'm more confused if he should be diagnosed with something more than ever....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SuzyfromTexas, post: 19945, member: 3338"] Amy, I'm going through this exact same situation. We completed a neuropsychologist evaluation for my son in January from a psychologist (PhD) who specializes in assessments only. I indicated that I thought he may have Aspergers and the "tests" came back negative so to speak. He has characteristics of NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) (non-verbal learning disorder, same as Aspergers as far as I can tell) but doesn't qualify for an actual diagnosis. This stuff is hard to pinpoint especially if you have a borderline child. I think Alex was tested adequately (8 hours or so and about 15 tests) but I don't know. I received a 15 page report from her that appears thorough. Here are a few things to look for: 1. Does he understand how inflection changes the emotional meaning of a statement? 2. what's his expressive speech like? 3. Are his fine and gross motor skills developed? 4. Social Interactions - Not necessarily lack of social interaction but difficulty with them. 5. Does he exhibit empathy? 6. Understand jokes appropriate for age? 7. Does he line up toys or play with them in unusual ways? (From Midwest Mom - I wouldn't try a pediatrician, regular psycologist, or even a Psychiatrist to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).) Who should we see? My son has problems with perfectionism and like many on this board fits the inflexible-explosive defintion. He has good eye-contact, is social and has friends, but can try and control play situations (control freak). I originally thought he had ADHD due to his high activity level. He is very verbal but also seems to comprehend what he is reading. Also, as a baby he was obsessed with fans which I know now is a big red flag. Sometimes I'm more confused if he should be diagnosed with something more than ever.... [/QUOTE]
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