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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 529314" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Count me in as another one for a neuropsychologist and one who thinks he probably does have a form of autism (we had a hello of a time getting our son diagnosed too...we got the ADHD/ODD speel, but he was on the spectrum and now nobody disputes it). Here is a little online test to see if he falls into the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) assessment's idea of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). People who post on an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) site that I chat on feel it is very accurate as long as the parent answers the questions with honesty. Sounds like he could have Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified (high functioning autism) or Aspergers. I would not rule it out even if some professionals have. It is too young for them to really know. in my opinion he is not difficult on purpose...he is differently wired and needs help and understanding, not to be told he is defiant. Most children want to behave. If they don't or can't, there is almost always an underlying cause and the earlier you find it, the more you can help him have a wonderful life and great outcome...and you can stop the teachers/parents who don't understand from blaming you as it is NOT your fault! In case nobody has suggested it yet, please buy yourselsf a copy of "The Explosive Child" by Ross greene. It will help you tons while you wait for your appointment (I would see the neuropsychologist first). Good luck!</p><p></p><p>PS--All boys seem to like videogames. Spectrum kids want to do nothing EXCEPT play videogames. They also tend to repeat by rote cartoons and other shows that they like. It can seem like terrible defiance...it is part of the differently wired thang <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> in my opinion they want control because they are so different, don't understand their world, and feel a desperate need to at least control their own environment. My son is much less controlling now that he has had so much help. He is grown now...18. There is hope no matter what is wrong.</p><p></p><p> Here's the test:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.childbrain.com/pddassess.html" target="_blank">http://www.childbrain.com/pddassess.html</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 529314, member: 1550"] Count me in as another one for a neuropsychologist and one who thinks he probably does have a form of autism (we had a hello of a time getting our son diagnosed too...we got the ADHD/ODD speel, but he was on the spectrum and now nobody disputes it). Here is a little online test to see if he falls into the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) assessment's idea of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). People who post on an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) site that I chat on feel it is very accurate as long as the parent answers the questions with honesty. Sounds like he could have Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified (high functioning autism) or Aspergers. I would not rule it out even if some professionals have. It is too young for them to really know. in my opinion he is not difficult on purpose...he is differently wired and needs help and understanding, not to be told he is defiant. Most children want to behave. If they don't or can't, there is almost always an underlying cause and the earlier you find it, the more you can help him have a wonderful life and great outcome...and you can stop the teachers/parents who don't understand from blaming you as it is NOT your fault! In case nobody has suggested it yet, please buy yourselsf a copy of "The Explosive Child" by Ross greene. It will help you tons while you wait for your appointment (I would see the neuropsychologist first). Good luck! PS--All boys seem to like videogames. Spectrum kids want to do nothing EXCEPT play videogames. They also tend to repeat by rote cartoons and other shows that they like. It can seem like terrible defiance...it is part of the differently wired thang :) in my opinion they want control because they are so different, don't understand their world, and feel a desperate need to at least control their own environment. My son is much less controlling now that he has had so much help. He is grown now...18. There is hope no matter what is wrong. Here's the test: [URL]http://www.childbrain.com/pddassess.html[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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