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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 335209" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi there <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I understand why you are confuzzled <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> First off, never count on anyone at school to give you good answers. Sadly, they do not hire and brightest and best and almost never get a diagnosis right.</p><p></p><p>I have a son with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). There is really no sort of extemely high functioning almost-not-there Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) that brings people to this board. She doesn't sound "barely" Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). She sounds VERY Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). She is so much like my son, except for him not having behavioral issues, that they could be boy/girl twins. I really doubt your child has CD. I think she has untreated Aspergers which can cause too many mental health issues to name. A psychiatrist is not the person to go to for Aspergers either. She would need interventions specific to the disorder.</p><p></p><p>I want to ask about speech. Sure, she probably speaks well and even probably sounds very verbal, like a little professor. However, can she hold a give and take age-appropriate conversation? Or does she dominate the conversation with HER specific obsessive interests while answering only "yes" or "no" when talking about other things. My son can break into a ten minute monologue when asked about his few interests. Other than that, he basically answers "yes" "no" "I don't know" "I can't explain" etc. For my son speech included answering people's questions approrpiately, not monologuing and a certain degree of social skills. by the way, we got his social skills help in school. We demanded it, fought for it, got it. We did hire a free parent advocate. You often have to fight very hard.</p><p></p><p>The reason my son has no behavioral issues now is that he has had Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) treatment since infancy, even before he had the diagnose, which didn't come until he was 11. We told the school what he needed. They really thought everything was peachy.</p><p></p><p>My son is now sixteen. I am not trying to brag. I am trying to tell you how good it can get if the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is addressed. He is mainstreamed almost 100% and has a 3.45 grade point average with 99% of his work done on his own. He can ask for help if he needs it, but he doesn't need it much anymore. He has a small group of friends...mostly the "geeks" and is probably the sweetest, kindest teen on the face of the earth. Yes, he used to rage, tear out his hair, scratch his face, bite me, etc. He was frustrated at being misunderstood. He "gets it" more now and understands his own disability. It is NOT easy to have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and it looks like a mental health issue when it is really neurological.</p><p></p><p>I recommend she see somebody (a therapist) who specializes in autistic children. These therapists know how to handle them and to get the most out of them and to bring them out of their hell that they have to figure out called "the world."</p><p></p><p>These kids have phenomenal rote memories. I smiled at your daughter teaching herself Japanese. That is very typical. My son is doing great in German class too. He is like an elephant, he never forgets a detail. Yet he has trouble explaining abstract thoughts such as "Why did I enjoy my vacation and how did it make me feel?" Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids have trouble with what, why, how, who questions.</p><p></p><p>I hope you explore Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) further. in my opinion your professionals are not focusing on the right things and that in my opinion is why she keeps getting worse. Here is a good link about it:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/" target="_blank">http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 335209, member: 1550"] Hi there :) I understand why you are confuzzled ;) First off, never count on anyone at school to give you good answers. Sadly, they do not hire and brightest and best and almost never get a diagnosis right. I have a son with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). There is really no sort of extemely high functioning almost-not-there Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) that brings people to this board. She doesn't sound "barely" Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). She sounds VERY Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). She is so much like my son, except for him not having behavioral issues, that they could be boy/girl twins. I really doubt your child has CD. I think she has untreated Aspergers which can cause too many mental health issues to name. A psychiatrist is not the person to go to for Aspergers either. She would need interventions specific to the disorder. I want to ask about speech. Sure, she probably speaks well and even probably sounds very verbal, like a little professor. However, can she hold a give and take age-appropriate conversation? Or does she dominate the conversation with HER specific obsessive interests while answering only "yes" or "no" when talking about other things. My son can break into a ten minute monologue when asked about his few interests. Other than that, he basically answers "yes" "no" "I don't know" "I can't explain" etc. For my son speech included answering people's questions approrpiately, not monologuing and a certain degree of social skills. by the way, we got his social skills help in school. We demanded it, fought for it, got it. We did hire a free parent advocate. You often have to fight very hard. The reason my son has no behavioral issues now is that he has had Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) treatment since infancy, even before he had the diagnose, which didn't come until he was 11. We told the school what he needed. They really thought everything was peachy. My son is now sixteen. I am not trying to brag. I am trying to tell you how good it can get if the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is addressed. He is mainstreamed almost 100% and has a 3.45 grade point average with 99% of his work done on his own. He can ask for help if he needs it, but he doesn't need it much anymore. He has a small group of friends...mostly the "geeks" and is probably the sweetest, kindest teen on the face of the earth. Yes, he used to rage, tear out his hair, scratch his face, bite me, etc. He was frustrated at being misunderstood. He "gets it" more now and understands his own disability. It is NOT easy to have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and it looks like a mental health issue when it is really neurological. I recommend she see somebody (a therapist) who specializes in autistic children. These therapists know how to handle them and to get the most out of them and to bring them out of their hell that they have to figure out called "the world." These kids have phenomenal rote memories. I smiled at your daughter teaching herself Japanese. That is very typical. My son is doing great in German class too. He is like an elephant, he never forgets a detail. Yet he has trouble explaining abstract thoughts such as "Why did I enjoy my vacation and how did it make me feel?" Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids have trouble with what, why, how, who questions. I hope you explore Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) further. in my opinion your professionals are not focusing on the right things and that in my opinion is why she keeps getting worse. Here is a good link about it: [URL]http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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