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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 553508" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I think that a neuropsychologist evaluation at four will give you a good idea of his strengths and weaknesses and help you figure out what will help him. Four IS young and often a diagnosis changes as a child ages and things become more obvious. It was 11 before my son got his Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis, but because of his neuropsychologist reports he did get LOTS of help in school for his obvious differences. Since your child is already having so much trouble, I think it is better to address it now than later. Early interventions really help the overall outcome. It is far better to have something to show the schools than to be called to school, over and over again, because your son is "bad" (which is what they think if there is no report or explanation). </p><p></p><p>Violence toward other kids WILL get the school on the phone and your poor son, who probably can't help what he does, will be labeled a bad kid, when he isn't a bad kid. He is just wired differently. I would definitely do the neuropsychologist (I prefer neuropsychs from university hospitals) and get something on paper for your school and some suggestions on where to go from there for yourself. You don't want him to be eight years old and have the other eight year olds rejecting him (it's terribly heartbreaking...been there done that). </p><p></p><p>My motto is "Better to be safe than sorry." He may NOT have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), but he does have traits. At any rate, he needs to get some interventions on transitioning and socializing...he should be able to get those things for free through the school. But he needs some sort of working diagnosis. My son's first working diagnosis was: ADHD/sensory integration disorder/cognitive disorder not otherwise specified. The diagnosis. weren't the REAL umbrella diagnosis...it was Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). But they were enough to get him PT, Occupational Therapist (OT), and social skills as well as SLT. Also, some learning differences were uncovered and he spent some time in the Special Education room where he thrived. Within a year his meltdowns had almost completely stopped and he was much calmer and he loved school!</p><p></p><p>All in all, I don't think it can hurt your son at all. He needs to feel good about himself. </p><p></p><p>I don't know about your son, but my son, as young as four, could recite almost an entire movie or cartoon that he watched after he watched it. It was mindboggling! He had such a GREAT rote memory! He still does. </p><p>j</p><p></p><p>Big huggles. Don't be afraid. We are all here for you <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> You are not alone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 553508, member: 1550"] I think that a neuropsychologist evaluation at four will give you a good idea of his strengths and weaknesses and help you figure out what will help him. Four IS young and often a diagnosis changes as a child ages and things become more obvious. It was 11 before my son got his Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis, but because of his neuropsychologist reports he did get LOTS of help in school for his obvious differences. Since your child is already having so much trouble, I think it is better to address it now than later. Early interventions really help the overall outcome. It is far better to have something to show the schools than to be called to school, over and over again, because your son is "bad" (which is what they think if there is no report or explanation). Violence toward other kids WILL get the school on the phone and your poor son, who probably can't help what he does, will be labeled a bad kid, when he isn't a bad kid. He is just wired differently. I would definitely do the neuropsychologist (I prefer neuropsychs from university hospitals) and get something on paper for your school and some suggestions on where to go from there for yourself. You don't want him to be eight years old and have the other eight year olds rejecting him (it's terribly heartbreaking...been there done that). My motto is "Better to be safe than sorry." He may NOT have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), but he does have traits. At any rate, he needs to get some interventions on transitioning and socializing...he should be able to get those things for free through the school. But he needs some sort of working diagnosis. My son's first working diagnosis was: ADHD/sensory integration disorder/cognitive disorder not otherwise specified. The diagnosis. weren't the REAL umbrella diagnosis...it was Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). But they were enough to get him PT, Occupational Therapist (OT), and social skills as well as SLT. Also, some learning differences were uncovered and he spent some time in the Special Education room where he thrived. Within a year his meltdowns had almost completely stopped and he was much calmer and he loved school! All in all, I don't think it can hurt your son at all. He needs to feel good about himself. I don't know about your son, but my son, as young as four, could recite almost an entire movie or cartoon that he watched after he watched it. It was mindboggling! He had such a GREAT rote memory! He still does. j Big huggles. Don't be afraid. We are all here for you :) You are not alone. [/QUOTE]
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