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<blockquote data-quote="SRL" data-source="post: 66768" data-attributes="member: 701"><p>Your list is good. After seeing it I definitely would like to see you go through the screening checklist at the site I linked above. Some of the traits you have listed would be included as symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome which is the highest functioning form of the Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Of course we are only giving you thoughts of places to research as we obviously can't diagnose!</p><p></p><p>Here's a link with more info on AS. It's pretty common for a parent with a younger child to recognize some of the symptoms but not the others. It's also frequently missed by doctors--not usually picked up until at least age 6. My kiddo leaned in this direction and he would do things like go to the zoo but read the signs before looking at the animals because he was obsessed with letters and words.</p><p><a href="http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/" target="_blank">http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/</a></p><p></p><p>Here's an article about approaching a pediatrician for an evaluation. The info holds true for other issues besides AS. I would recommend making an appointment to discuss in person.</p><p><a href="http://oreilly.com/medical/autism/news/getting_diag.html" target="_blank">http://oreilly.com/medical/autism/news/getting_diag.html</a></p><p></p><p>As for foods, odors, taking medications, etc. you will want to check out a disorder which goest by the names Sensory Integration Dysfunction or Sensory Processing Disorder. My child has this--lots of gag issues and heightened sensitivities to tastes, textures and odors.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.tsbvi.edu/seehear/fall97/sensory.htm" target="_blank">http://www.tsbvi.edu/seehear/fall97/sensory.htm</a></p><p></p><p>There's a good book which would also be helpful in sorting this out called The Out of Sync Child by Carol Kranowitz. It's available at any larger bookstore or can be ordered online.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRL, post: 66768, member: 701"] Your list is good. After seeing it I definitely would like to see you go through the screening checklist at the site I linked above. Some of the traits you have listed would be included as symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome which is the highest functioning form of the Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Of course we are only giving you thoughts of places to research as we obviously can't diagnose! Here's a link with more info on AS. It's pretty common for a parent with a younger child to recognize some of the symptoms but not the others. It's also frequently missed by doctors--not usually picked up until at least age 6. My kiddo leaned in this direction and he would do things like go to the zoo but read the signs before looking at the animals because he was obsessed with letters and words. [url]http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/[/url] Here's an article about approaching a pediatrician for an evaluation. The info holds true for other issues besides AS. I would recommend making an appointment to discuss in person. [url]http://oreilly.com/medical/autism/news/getting_diag.html[/url] As for foods, odors, taking medications, etc. you will want to check out a disorder which goest by the names Sensory Integration Dysfunction or Sensory Processing Disorder. My child has this--lots of gag issues and heightened sensitivities to tastes, textures and odors. [url]http://www.tsbvi.edu/seehear/fall97/sensory.htm[/url] There's a good book which would also be helpful in sorting this out called The Out of Sync Child by Carol Kranowitz. It's available at any larger bookstore or can be ordered online. [/QUOTE]
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