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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 634566" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I actually would take him for a neuropsychologist evaluation. These neuropsychologists (not neurologists...two different animals) tend to be extremely thorough and clever diagnosticians. They test from 6-10 hours (any that doesn't test that long is not probably going to do a complete job so find another one). You and your son need to know what is really wrong, where his strengths and deficits are, what he can control and what he doesn't understand, and advice on how best to help him. I think neuropsychs are the best diagnosticians that exist right now.</p><p></p><p>Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) children should not be totally alone in a bus or on the playground. They are more defenseless against bullying than even other normal but shy kids. They have no idea how to defend themselves other than lashing out, then THEY get into trouble. It doesn't make sense and doesn't teach them anything.</p><p></p><p>They lack the skills needed to take care of themselves appropriately and can break into a rage if teased because of a compromised ability of self-control. Your son does not sound like a mean kid. He is reacting over-the-top to being picked on, which is very Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). They can learn how to cool off, but it takes a lot of interventions and it doesn't sound as if he is getting any. His passing grades do not mean he doesn't need interventions. That's an excuse most school districts use. They don't like to accord our kids special accomodations. One teacher told me it is simply too much work for them to do special things just because our children have a disability. Cry me a river.</p><p></p><p>You need to get the private neuropsychologist done then call your states Dept. of Public Education and get in touch with your district's special needs advocate. The school is getting away with murder and they will continue to do so until you bring in some muscle (an advocate who can't be fooled and knows the state's laws).</p><p></p><p>Do not try to advocate for him yourself. The schools, in general, don't pay attention to parents. Advocates are free and all states have them. They do NOT work for the school district. They are your child's best friend...and yours.</p><p></p><p>Good luck <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 634566, member: 1550"] I actually would take him for a neuropsychologist evaluation. These neuropsychologists (not neurologists...two different animals) tend to be extremely thorough and clever diagnosticians. They test from 6-10 hours (any that doesn't test that long is not probably going to do a complete job so find another one). You and your son need to know what is really wrong, where his strengths and deficits are, what he can control and what he doesn't understand, and advice on how best to help him. I think neuropsychs are the best diagnosticians that exist right now. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) children should not be totally alone in a bus or on the playground. They are more defenseless against bullying than even other normal but shy kids. They have no idea how to defend themselves other than lashing out, then THEY get into trouble. It doesn't make sense and doesn't teach them anything. They lack the skills needed to take care of themselves appropriately and can break into a rage if teased because of a compromised ability of self-control. Your son does not sound like a mean kid. He is reacting over-the-top to being picked on, which is very Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). They can learn how to cool off, but it takes a lot of interventions and it doesn't sound as if he is getting any. His passing grades do not mean he doesn't need interventions. That's an excuse most school districts use. They don't like to accord our kids special accomodations. One teacher told me it is simply too much work for them to do special things just because our children have a disability. Cry me a river. You need to get the private neuropsychologist done then call your states Dept. of Public Education and get in touch with your district's special needs advocate. The school is getting away with murder and they will continue to do so until you bring in some muscle (an advocate who can't be fooled and knows the state's laws). Do not try to advocate for him yourself. The schools, in general, don't pay attention to parents. Advocates are free and all states have them. They do NOT work for the school district. They are your child's best friend...and yours. Good luck :) [/QUOTE]
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