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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 714351" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Has he been evaluated intensively? Seriously, sounds like high functioning autism. My autistic son (now a man and doing well) was very similar, especially the sensitivity to noise and bright light and anxiety in public and late talking, although once he spoke he caught up nicely. This is common with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Often it takes a while for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to be diagnosed even if the symptoms are there. It is often misdiagnosed as ADHD or ODD.</p><p></p><p>My son did not get correctly diagnosed until 11, but...we knew. So we got him the proper interventions to help him and it paid off big time in the end! My son at 24 controls most of his sensirivities, is kind and beloved by all, works and lives alone on his own dime. He started out a lot like your son. He could not be told no. Now he is calm and good natured.</p><p></p><p> I would take him to a neuro psychologist (a psychologist with extra training in the brain). A counsrlor or plain therapist is not a diagnostician so be careful. Teachers dont tend to catch the high functioning type of autism either. Neuro psychologists do long, intensive testing and are very good at catching what others miss.</p><p></p><p>Autism is a neurological difference, not a mental illness. It is highly treatable, but not by traditional discipline. Get him evaluated then you will be directed to the right kind of specialist who can help you help him. These kids are very sensory sensitive! Dont spank it. It will hurt more than for other kids. At the very least your son has sensory integration disorder...be gentle with him. It is not his fault.</p><p></p><p>Oh yeah. My son still wont eat certain food textures!</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 714351, member: 1550"] Has he been evaluated intensively? Seriously, sounds like high functioning autism. My autistic son (now a man and doing well) was very similar, especially the sensitivity to noise and bright light and anxiety in public and late talking, although once he spoke he caught up nicely. This is common with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Often it takes a while for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to be diagnosed even if the symptoms are there. It is often misdiagnosed as ADHD or ODD. My son did not get correctly diagnosed until 11, but...we knew. So we got him the proper interventions to help him and it paid off big time in the end! My son at 24 controls most of his sensirivities, is kind and beloved by all, works and lives alone on his own dime. He started out a lot like your son. He could not be told no. Now he is calm and good natured. I would take him to a neuro psychologist (a psychologist with extra training in the brain). A counsrlor or plain therapist is not a diagnostician so be careful. Teachers dont tend to catch the high functioning type of autism either. Neuro psychologists do long, intensive testing and are very good at catching what others miss. Autism is a neurological difference, not a mental illness. It is highly treatable, but not by traditional discipline. Get him evaluated then you will be directed to the right kind of specialist who can help you help him. These kids are very sensory sensitive! Dont spank it. It will hurt more than for other kids. At the very least your son has sensory integration disorder...be gentle with him. It is not his fault. Oh yeah. My son still wont eat certain food textures! Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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