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<blockquote data-quote="Malika" data-source="post: 539316" data-attributes="member: 11227"><p>I think really you have to trust your gut instinct and common sense about the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) thing. If you don't think he is, after due reflection and consideration, then in all probability he isn't. </p><p>I can really relate about the "floating diagnosis" and how frustrating that is. I too have had some professionals say there is nothing "wrong", others say it looks like ADHD but without the attention deficit (?? is it possible ??), others say they just don't know. Personally I feel by this stage I'd welcome a diagnosis because if nothing else it would help ME be more patient and understanding with him at times... At least you do have Occupational Therapist (OT) for your son, and some identified sensory problems. I feel all this is going on with my boy too but no-one here in my immediate area can identify or deal with such issues. My boy is also up and down (without being manic or in a way that makes one think of bipolar) - he also tries hard to be good but somehow doesn't manage it most of the time... Big impulse control problems.</p><p>This is a difficult boat to be in, I know, an unmarked one... if it were marked, one would wonder if the label were accurate. We are the experts, I suppose.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Malika, post: 539316, member: 11227"] I think really you have to trust your gut instinct and common sense about the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) thing. If you don't think he is, after due reflection and consideration, then in all probability he isn't. I can really relate about the "floating diagnosis" and how frustrating that is. I too have had some professionals say there is nothing "wrong", others say it looks like ADHD but without the attention deficit (?? is it possible ??), others say they just don't know. Personally I feel by this stage I'd welcome a diagnosis because if nothing else it would help ME be more patient and understanding with him at times... At least you do have Occupational Therapist (OT) for your son, and some identified sensory problems. I feel all this is going on with my boy too but no-one here in my immediate area can identify or deal with such issues. My boy is also up and down (without being manic or in a way that makes one think of bipolar) - he also tries hard to be good but somehow doesn't manage it most of the time... Big impulse control problems. This is a difficult boat to be in, I know, an unmarked one... if it were marked, one would wonder if the label were accurate. We are the experts, I suppose. [/QUOTE]
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