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New diagnosis Asbergers....Any advice or info would be appreciated! We are lost!
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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 437158" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>There is really no blood test or any other measurement that can tell you if the child has either ADHD or Asperger's. Often with ADHD the parent and the teacher will be given a questionnaire to fill out - the Connors Test. How that scores can give a clear indication. ALso with Asperger's (and related Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)) the doctor can do a Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) series of questions on them, usually by asking you; asking the child; observing the child. You can do it informally yourself if you like. Go to <a href="http://www.childbrain.com" target="_blank">www.childbrain.com</a> and look for their Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) questionnaire. You are not a professional, and doing the test remotely like this is not diagnostic, but it will give you insight into the diagnostic method in this case. </p><p></p><p>I am now so familiar with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) that my kids reckon I see it under every rock. No, not really. But I do recognise it, often in undiagnosed people. Then I later find my suspicions were confirmed when that person gets diagnosed. Similarly, at family weddings I have people talking to me about their concerns for their kids (my nieces/nephews) and it has been interesting how many times I have said, "Yes, I think it is," or "No, I think you need to look for something else," and be proven right. It is not because I am especially clever or intuitive - just thoroughly over-exposed to it, thanks to my kids and their friends/classmates. difficult child 3 attends a special drama group for kids with learning problems and about half the kids have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in some form. Comparing them to the rest, who have a range of other diagnoses, is part of my own experience. And over time, you do get to recognise it. And if I can recognise it this well, how much more skilled with a dedicated professional be?</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 437158, member: 1991"] There is really no blood test or any other measurement that can tell you if the child has either ADHD or Asperger's. Often with ADHD the parent and the teacher will be given a questionnaire to fill out - the Connors Test. How that scores can give a clear indication. ALso with Asperger's (and related Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)) the doctor can do a Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) series of questions on them, usually by asking you; asking the child; observing the child. You can do it informally yourself if you like. Go to [url]www.childbrain.com[/url] and look for their Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) questionnaire. You are not a professional, and doing the test remotely like this is not diagnostic, but it will give you insight into the diagnostic method in this case. I am now so familiar with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) that my kids reckon I see it under every rock. No, not really. But I do recognise it, often in undiagnosed people. Then I later find my suspicions were confirmed when that person gets diagnosed. Similarly, at family weddings I have people talking to me about their concerns for their kids (my nieces/nephews) and it has been interesting how many times I have said, "Yes, I think it is," or "No, I think you need to look for something else," and be proven right. It is not because I am especially clever or intuitive - just thoroughly over-exposed to it, thanks to my kids and their friends/classmates. difficult child 3 attends a special drama group for kids with learning problems and about half the kids have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in some form. Comparing them to the rest, who have a range of other diagnoses, is part of my own experience. And over time, you do get to recognise it. And if I can recognise it this well, how much more skilled with a dedicated professional be? Marg [/QUOTE]
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