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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 702433" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I would first off have him evaluated by a Neuro psychologist (this is NOT A neurologist in any way. It is a psychologist with special training in the brain). Good ones do amazing diagnostics. My son was tested for ten hours then diagnosed as being on the high end of the autism spectrum. With the right interventions, he is doing great and on his own at age 23. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids like to do things alone and all suffer from anxiety.</p><p> Often they can seem addicted to a certain television show or computers/video games, just obsessed with a topic. They may have started talking late and may not hold good conversations now and dont explain emotions.</p><p> More like yes and no or I don't know. They can be quirky.</p><p></p><p>Any type of talk therapy doesn't help autosm. YouYou need interventions of another type. It is a neurological difference, not a mental health issue. Not saying you kid is on the spectrum. I don't know. You don't know.</p><p></p><p> That's why it's good to know what you are dealing with rather than guessing. You want him to get the right treatment and you are not a professional. You can't diagnose your son. Even doctors do not like to diagnose their own kids. A parent is too emotionally involved.</p><p></p><p>Schools are very poor at diagnosing and often don't have the best psychologists. I would do private testing with a (best case scenario) a Neuro Psychologist who has a good reputation. Don't wait. They are good so they do have waiting lists. The wait is usually worth it.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Lots of luck for you and your son.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 702433, member: 1550"] I would first off have him evaluated by a Neuro psychologist (this is NOT A neurologist in any way. It is a psychologist with special training in the brain). Good ones do amazing diagnostics. My son was tested for ten hours then diagnosed as being on the high end of the autism spectrum. With the right interventions, he is doing great and on his own at age 23. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids like to do things alone and all suffer from anxiety. Often they can seem addicted to a certain television show or computers/video games, just obsessed with a topic. They may have started talking late and may not hold good conversations now and dont explain emotions. More like yes and no or I don't know. They can be quirky. Any type of talk therapy doesn't help autosm. YouYou need interventions of another type. It is a neurological difference, not a mental health issue. Not saying you kid is on the spectrum. I don't know. You don't know. That's why it's good to know what you are dealing with rather than guessing. You want him to get the right treatment and you are not a professional. You can't diagnose your son. Even doctors do not like to diagnose their own kids. A parent is too emotionally involved. Schools are very poor at diagnosing and often don't have the best psychologists. I would do private testing with a (best case scenario) a Neuro Psychologist who has a good reputation. Don't wait. They are good so they do have waiting lists. The wait is usually worth it. Lots of luck for you and your son. [/QUOTE]
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