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<blockquote data-quote="BloodiedButUnbowed" data-source="post: 718295" data-attributes="member: 13303"><p>I agree that if your son was found ineligible for an IEP the first time around that you try again. If he is successful in school, which can be as loosely defined as 'rarely suspended and passing all classes' depending on the district, then he may not be eligible as an IEP only addresses problems functioning in school.</p><p></p><p>I agree with SOT that a neuropsychologist evaluation is a must. The gold standard diagnostic tool for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is something called the ADOS - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. It must be administered over multiple days and not all clinicians are trained to deliver it. The neuropsychologist may recommend this test, and if not, I'd recommend that you request it. From your description, your son displays many characteristics of an autism spectrum disorder. A correct diagnosis will open the door to the right kind of help which not only includes specialized therapy for this population, but may also include financial help from your state.</p><p></p><p>Is his father involved and does your son respond differently to him, or any other caretakers he may have?</p><p></p><p>While nobody can tell you what to do in your specific situation, we can speak from our personal experience. I can tell you that if my child became violent when asked to stop using a device, he would no longer be using that device until I was reasonably certain the violence would not recur. For me that would certainly entail a session with his therapist describing the outburst, the therapist's input for interventions and child's response to those interventions. It could also entail a medication change.</p><p></p><p>It does seem like a great deal is happening within your son, and he probably doesn't understand it himself and as of yet has not learned how to control it. I would definitely start with an in-depth neuropsychiatric consult to determine if he is on the autism spectrum. His pediatrician or psychologist/psychiatrist may be able to refer you. </p><p></p><p>As the step-parent to a young man with a history of violent behavior I can tell you that the bigger and stronger they get, the more dangerous it becomes for everybody. I hope you are able to find the answers you need sooner rather than later. Good luck to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BloodiedButUnbowed, post: 718295, member: 13303"] I agree that if your son was found ineligible for an IEP the first time around that you try again. If he is successful in school, which can be as loosely defined as 'rarely suspended and passing all classes' depending on the district, then he may not be eligible as an IEP only addresses problems functioning in school. I agree with SOT that a neuropsychologist evaluation is a must. The gold standard diagnostic tool for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is something called the ADOS - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. It must be administered over multiple days and not all clinicians are trained to deliver it. The neuropsychologist may recommend this test, and if not, I'd recommend that you request it. From your description, your son displays many characteristics of an autism spectrum disorder. A correct diagnosis will open the door to the right kind of help which not only includes specialized therapy for this population, but may also include financial help from your state. Is his father involved and does your son respond differently to him, or any other caretakers he may have? While nobody can tell you what to do in your specific situation, we can speak from our personal experience. I can tell you that if my child became violent when asked to stop using a device, he would no longer be using that device until I was reasonably certain the violence would not recur. For me that would certainly entail a session with his therapist describing the outburst, the therapist's input for interventions and child's response to those interventions. It could also entail a medication change. It does seem like a great deal is happening within your son, and he probably doesn't understand it himself and as of yet has not learned how to control it. I would definitely start with an in-depth neuropsychiatric consult to determine if he is on the autism spectrum. His pediatrician or psychologist/psychiatrist may be able to refer you. As the step-parent to a young man with a history of violent behavior I can tell you that the bigger and stronger they get, the more dangerous it becomes for everybody. I hope you are able to find the answers you need sooner rather than later. Good luck to you. [/QUOTE]
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