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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 466715" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>Smart doctor. You will almost always get more complete testing going this route, than through the school.</p><p></p><p></p><p>OK. This is much easier if I had a white-board and could draw you a picture, but bear with me... or maybe, try and draw this as you read.</p><p>Take a large circle - maybe 3 inches. This represents the official definition of "normal". Behaviors outside of this, are "abnormal".</p><p>In the middle of that, put a small circle, maybe an inch or so. This represents the definition of "common" or "average".</p><p>First - note that there is a wide range of behavior that is not "common" but still "normal".</p><p>Next, draw a dot about a quarter inch inside the big circle (G), a dot just inside the small circle (A), and a dot just outside the big circle (D). (G = difficult child, A = average kid, D = diagnosed kid)</p><p>Notice... that G is much closer to D than to A in how he presents... but would in this case still be normal.</p><p></p><p>Now, part 2.</p><p>Draw a third circle - 3 inches or so - that does NOT incluce any of the 1-inch circle - maybe start halfway between that and the outside of the big circle.</p><p>We're going to call this "developmental disorders". In reality, the circle is much bigger and more complex, but it works for demonstration purposes.</p><p>Kid G may have... motor skills issues, traits of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) but not meet diagnostic cutoffs, social challenges, learning disabilities, ADHD, other executive function issues... and still be "normal" in the eyes of the medical world.</p><p>Meanwhile, kid D has some of those things, but severe enough to meet diagnostic cut-offs... and have an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis.</p><p></p><p>See the picture?</p><p></p><p>We had psychiatrists and tdocs waffle for 4 years about an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis. Final word: not. "clinically significant findings but does not meet diagnostic cutoff". We're fine with that... we know now where his weaknesses are, and why.</p><p></p><p>SO... while you're doing research, look at all the other related developmental dxes - and I don't even know what ALL of them are, but definitely ADHD and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). There is significant overlap between these, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). One of the rules for Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is that you can't have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) - because the traits and symptoms are fully covered under THAT diagnosis. All of them have delayed maturity. (thus, the developmental label).</p><p></p><p></p><p>been there done that. I understand.</p><p>Its hard to face all the uncertainty, the not knowing.</p><p>Its hard to face the mountain of work that lies ahead.</p><p></p><p>If you don't already have yourself a therapist, get one. Someone who can give you perspective, a safe place to work on your own thinking, etc.</p><p></p><p>And then... put on your warrior mom armour, pick up your sword (computer), and get to work.</p><p>There ARE things you can do.</p><p>Do what you can.</p><p>Fight for the rest.</p><p></p><p>Hang in there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 466715, member: 11791"] Smart doctor. You will almost always get more complete testing going this route, than through the school. OK. This is much easier if I had a white-board and could draw you a picture, but bear with me... or maybe, try and draw this as you read. Take a large circle - maybe 3 inches. This represents the official definition of "normal". Behaviors outside of this, are "abnormal". In the middle of that, put a small circle, maybe an inch or so. This represents the definition of "common" or "average". First - note that there is a wide range of behavior that is not "common" but still "normal". Next, draw a dot about a quarter inch inside the big circle (G), a dot just inside the small circle (A), and a dot just outside the big circle (D). (G = difficult child, A = average kid, D = diagnosed kid) Notice... that G is much closer to D than to A in how he presents... but would in this case still be normal. Now, part 2. Draw a third circle - 3 inches or so - that does NOT incluce any of the 1-inch circle - maybe start halfway between that and the outside of the big circle. We're going to call this "developmental disorders". In reality, the circle is much bigger and more complex, but it works for demonstration purposes. Kid G may have... motor skills issues, traits of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) but not meet diagnostic cutoffs, social challenges, learning disabilities, ADHD, other executive function issues... and still be "normal" in the eyes of the medical world. Meanwhile, kid D has some of those things, but severe enough to meet diagnostic cut-offs... and have an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis. See the picture? We had psychiatrists and tdocs waffle for 4 years about an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis. Final word: not. "clinically significant findings but does not meet diagnostic cutoff". We're fine with that... we know now where his weaknesses are, and why. SO... while you're doing research, look at all the other related developmental dxes - and I don't even know what ALL of them are, but definitely ADHD and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). There is significant overlap between these, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). One of the rules for Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is that you can't have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) - because the traits and symptoms are fully covered under THAT diagnosis. All of them have delayed maturity. (thus, the developmental label). been there done that. I understand. Its hard to face all the uncertainty, the not knowing. Its hard to face the mountain of work that lies ahead. If you don't already have yourself a therapist, get one. Someone who can give you perspective, a safe place to work on your own thinking, etc. And then... put on your warrior mom armour, pick up your sword (computer), and get to work. There ARE things you can do. Do what you can. Fight for the rest. Hang in there. [/QUOTE]
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