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Should I fight for Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) diagnosis??
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<blockquote data-quote="Ktllc" data-source="post: 498693" data-attributes="member: 11847"><p>I just talked to husband about the non verbal communication. He was giving me an example:</p><p>They are fixing the truck together, husband is under the motor and ash V to "pick up the wrench" which was right in front of him. husband is pointing at the wrench while he is asking him for it. V looked completly lost and puzzled, so husband keeps on pointing at it while saying "right in front of you". V turn around, looks up and down and just has no clue. husband then goes "look in front of you, now get on your knees, now extent your arm, see that tool? Yes, pick it up and give it to me". And events like those happen ALL the time. husband and I usually lose our patience over it as well <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />... It seems so obvious to us, but V is simply lost.</p><p>I also often say that V don't get it unless I yell on top of my lungs. If I get annoyed by something and just give him a gesture to step back or lift one finger as in "just a minute", even if I say something along with the gesture. V won't get it until my tone gets real angry and loud and be VERY clear about what I want or don't want. </p><p>Those communication issues happen all the time.</p><p>As far comforting his sister, sometimes he will worry about her and try to help her. Some other times he will simply stare blankly and all I want to say is "Duh! don't just stand there, help her". I don't have a specific example in mind right now though...</p><p>on the other hand, he will smile at me if I smile at him. He will laugh if I make a funny face.</p><p>But if my face is like "whatever", V will stay blank and not get it.</p><p>There is a program call TEACHH which specializes in Autism. The consultation and evaluation is free for NC residents. They have several offices across the Carolinas. Anyone heard of them? <a href="http://teacch.com" target="_blank">Introduction to TEACCH &mdash; TEACCH - UNC School of Medicine</a> </p><p>Oh, in a store I usually keep a close eye on him. The only recurring issue is usually him being in the way of someone and not understanding that he needs to move. If I say "v" with a tone that implies he needs to move, he will not respond. I have to be very clear "V, move out of the way. You are blocking the lady".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ktllc, post: 498693, member: 11847"] I just talked to husband about the non verbal communication. He was giving me an example: They are fixing the truck together, husband is under the motor and ash V to "pick up the wrench" which was right in front of him. husband is pointing at the wrench while he is asking him for it. V looked completly lost and puzzled, so husband keeps on pointing at it while saying "right in front of you". V turn around, looks up and down and just has no clue. husband then goes "look in front of you, now get on your knees, now extent your arm, see that tool? Yes, pick it up and give it to me". And events like those happen ALL the time. husband and I usually lose our patience over it as well :(... It seems so obvious to us, but V is simply lost. I also often say that V don't get it unless I yell on top of my lungs. If I get annoyed by something and just give him a gesture to step back or lift one finger as in "just a minute", even if I say something along with the gesture. V won't get it until my tone gets real angry and loud and be VERY clear about what I want or don't want. Those communication issues happen all the time. As far comforting his sister, sometimes he will worry about her and try to help her. Some other times he will simply stare blankly and all I want to say is "Duh! don't just stand there, help her". I don't have a specific example in mind right now though... on the other hand, he will smile at me if I smile at him. He will laugh if I make a funny face. But if my face is like "whatever", V will stay blank and not get it. There is a program call TEACHH which specializes in Autism. The consultation and evaluation is free for NC residents. They have several offices across the Carolinas. Anyone heard of them? [URL="http://teacch.com"]Introduction to TEACCH — TEACCH - UNC School of Medicine[/URL] Oh, in a store I usually keep a close eye on him. The only recurring issue is usually him being in the way of someone and not understanding that he needs to move. If I say "v" with a tone that implies he needs to move, he will not respond. I have to be very clear "V, move out of the way. You are blocking the lady". [/QUOTE]
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