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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 636332" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I am going to quickly correct the assumptions that Aspies have meltdowns (some do, most don't by the time they get older) and even worse that they don't fear consequences. They are NOT risktakers and DO care about being punished and consequences. I live with one and am in a parent group where all of us live with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) children. I don't know where you heard they don't fear consequences, but whoever told you that is wrong. Most are very sensitive and even if 16 may cry and talk about how stupid they are if punished and state remorse. But many people who claim to be health professionals do not understand Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It is not distinguished anymore...Aspergers, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified, and classic autism. I'm kind of glad because again the preofessionals don't seem to agree on what Aspergers is. I read in the DSM that for Aspergers there can be no speech delay, but many Aspies (diagnosed as such) do have one and have serious cognitive issues in school. In fact my son, who was diagnosed Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified, at a Mayo Clinic doctor's office after twelve hours of testing is way more functional than most who have been diagnosed with Aspergers, so I don't get it. That is probably why it is now lumped together. Also, it is easier to get adult services, which many even high functioning autistics need, with the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).</p><p></p><p>Sorry for highjacking the thread. I will retreat now <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>In my opinion, he sounds more ODDIsh (not a real helpful diagnose, but it does mean oppositional on purpose) than anywhere near autism. You have your work cut out for you, sir. Think about it hard before you get further involved. Maybe give it a few years and see. Although his father has never been in the picture, this child carries 50% of his father's DNA and DNA matters!!! It's huge.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 636332, member: 1550"] I am going to quickly correct the assumptions that Aspies have meltdowns (some do, most don't by the time they get older) and even worse that they don't fear consequences. They are NOT risktakers and DO care about being punished and consequences. I live with one and am in a parent group where all of us live with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) children. I don't know where you heard they don't fear consequences, but whoever told you that is wrong. Most are very sensitive and even if 16 may cry and talk about how stupid they are if punished and state remorse. But many people who claim to be health professionals do not understand Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It is not distinguished anymore...Aspergers, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified, and classic autism. I'm kind of glad because again the preofessionals don't seem to agree on what Aspergers is. I read in the DSM that for Aspergers there can be no speech delay, but many Aspies (diagnosed as such) do have one and have serious cognitive issues in school. In fact my son, who was diagnosed Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified, at a Mayo Clinic doctor's office after twelve hours of testing is way more functional than most who have been diagnosed with Aspergers, so I don't get it. That is probably why it is now lumped together. Also, it is easier to get adult services, which many even high functioning autistics need, with the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Sorry for highjacking the thread. I will retreat now :) In my opinion, he sounds more ODDIsh (not a real helpful diagnose, but it does mean oppositional on purpose) than anywhere near autism. You have your work cut out for you, sir. Think about it hard before you get further involved. Maybe give it a few years and see. Although his father has never been in the picture, this child carries 50% of his father's DNA and DNA matters!!! It's huge. [/QUOTE]
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