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Well, it's not true that high functioning autistic kids aren't aggressive. Many are so aggressive that restraining is needed. I don't know where the professional got that. I would have a second evaluation from a neuropsychologist who understands Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). the one you talked to obviously hasn't a clue (this happens even with professionals). Good language skills do NOT rule out Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), although trouble with conversations (such as one way monologing and no interest in what others are saying is common). You could otherwise end up with an incorrect bipolar or schizophrenia diagnosis and your kid could be taking heavy medications for years and being treated for the wrong disorder. in my opinion do yourself and your child a favor. Get an intensive neuropsychologist evaluation as another opinion and make sure this guy understands Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 169932" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Well, it's not true that high functioning autistic kids aren't aggressive. Many are so aggressive that restraining is needed. I don't know where the professional got that. I would have a second evaluation from a neuropsychologist who understands Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). the one you talked to obviously hasn't a clue (this happens even with professionals). Good language skills do NOT rule out Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), although trouble with conversations (such as one way monologing and no interest in what others are saying is common). You could otherwise end up with an incorrect bipolar or schizophrenia diagnosis and your kid could be taking heavy medications for years and being treated for the wrong disorder. in my opinion do yourself and your child a favor. Get an intensive neuropsychologist evaluation as another opinion and make sure this guy understands Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 169932, member: 1550"] Well, it's not true that high functioning autistic kids aren't aggressive. Many are so aggressive that restraining is needed. I don't know where the professional got that. I would have a second evaluation from a neuropsychologist who understands Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). the one you talked to obviously hasn't a clue (this happens even with professionals). Good language skills do NOT rule out Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), although trouble with conversations (such as one way monologing and no interest in what others are saying is common). You could otherwise end up with an incorrect bipolar or schizophrenia diagnosis and your kid could be taking heavy medications for years and being treated for the wrong disorder. in my opinion do yourself and your child a favor. Get an intensive neuropsychologist evaluation as another opinion and make sure this guy understands Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). [/QUOTE]

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