tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post2788464329988328808..comments2023-09-17T04:34:33.856-07:00Comments on My ASD Child: Does My Child Really Have ASD?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-6291801325650365502016-05-17T19:19:29.212-07:002016-05-17T19:19:29.212-07:00As many have already mentioned...each Aspie is dif...As many have already mentioned...each Aspie is different. You can teach your child to make eye contact. We have worked with our son for many years to look the person in the face when they talk to you. When he talks though he will look down and break eye contact. Our son has social anxiety, is a flight risk when overwhelmed and has a hard time understanding time and perception. Do your homework and get rid of your current counselor. Have your child tested at an accredited center where they specialize in autism. You are your childs only advocate. Although my son's school district still won't recognize he's on the Spectrum, they keep him under emotionally impaired for his IEP.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189495239580957423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-19452249274280218602015-12-28T06:17:07.027-08:002015-12-28T06:17:07.027-08:00My Aspie son makes eye contact with people with wh...My Aspie son makes eye contact with people with whom he is very familiar and makes it sporadically with others. I never noticed he had difficulty with eye contact until a PT tried to get him to hold eye contact and he would squirm, walk away, lean back in his chair etc. He had learned to look very close to a persons face but not into their eyes. Because he made eye contact with me we did not consider ASD until this PT referred him to a developmental pediatrician. He was diagnosed at 11 and everything fell into place and began to make sense. Now that I know what to look for I recognize that he exhibits many ASD traits that I had failed to recognize as such previously. Our communication has improved vastly now that the barriers are obvious. Good luck.<br />a motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06550128561723060491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-23076857126812564512015-05-09T23:36:13.967-07:002015-05-09T23:36:13.967-07:00My nephew definitely has Aspergers. I can see it. ...My nephew definitely has Aspergers. I can see it. His parents can see it. Even his teachers can see it. It is definitely not ADHD. Unfortunately, the doctors cannot see it. A 5 minute consultation is insufficient to diagnose. His parents don't want to give him ADHD medications because they know it isn't ADHD. I am a nurse and I can see that too. However, the doctor says if they refuse to medicate him, he won't help them. What can you do? He is socially inept, has no friends. He is highly intelligent, but this is overlooked because without a proper diagnosis, the school can't / won't help him. He gets stressed when things get loud or if he is confronted and he needs to be on his own, but the school won't provide a quiet place for him to settle. On occasion he spends a little time with an Aide who is assigned to another child and when this happens, he excels. His parents have been persisting for 4 years to get a diagnosis, but to no avail. He is 9 years old now. Doctor's simply do not listen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-46835806252830798782012-02-23T07:10:12.957-08:002012-02-23T07:10:12.957-08:0020 minutes is not long enough to diagnose Asperger...20 minutes is not long enough to diagnose Aspergers. My son's school counselor was pressing me to have him evaluated for ADHD. I refused and told her that I believed the problem was more complex and said that I felt he had a touch of Autism. [I didn't even know what Aspergers was]<br />Since I suggested Autism might be the problem, she was obligated to start a series of 'elimination' tests. [only because I refused her ADHD suspicions -If I had agreed to have him evaluated for ADHD they would have determined that was his problem, and would have stopped looking for the underlying cause for his 'attention lapses']<br />After they tested and found he didn't have pragmatic language receptor problems, and a battery of other evaluations, they finally brought in the district psychiatrist who called to tell me my suspicions were correct. It took about 3 years. Don't give up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-29387618817039509512012-02-23T07:10:02.324-08:002012-02-23T07:10:02.324-08:00YOU SHOULD FORM A FORUM ON HERE AND GET AN HEALTH ...YOU SHOULD FORM A FORUM ON HERE AND GET AN HEALTH WORKER IN HEALTH BOARD INDEPENDANT DIAGNOSTICS AND A SPECIALIST CONSULT ON ACTUAL TREATMENT CAN CHANGE YOUR DENTIST WHY NOT CHANGE YOUR DOCTOR AND CHILDS SCHOOL IF THEY NOT CONCERNED OR MAKE NO PROVISIONAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-4695397152601136752012-02-23T07:09:53.265-08:002012-02-23T07:09:53.265-08:00I'm having same problem,my g p won't refer...I'm having same problem,my g p won't refer he said he has nothing on the file,the hos,says are in conclusive and my private one was in 04 they disregarded it,but services are brutal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-75430999972971201392012-02-21T09:10:41.841-08:002012-02-21T09:10:41.841-08:00I'm having same problem,my g p won't refer...I'm having same problem,my g p won't refer he said he has nothing on the file,the hos,says are in conclusive and my private one was in 04 they disregarded it,but services are brutalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-24726795423076460342012-02-19T06:58:20.228-08:002012-02-19T06:58:20.228-08:00I too feel like the psychologist my son saw misdia...I too feel like the psychologist my son saw misdiagnosed him. In her report, she put that he has anxiety disorder and PDD. She also said he was able to talk to her and give her eye contact. she spent about 20 min with him. After reading so much and visiting these forums, I truly believe he has Asperger's and does not have anxiety although he does get a little anxiety. Should I have him reevaluated or not worry about it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-68209278433375028772012-02-19T06:58:11.891-08:002012-02-19T06:58:11.891-08:00Change your counselor. My son has Aspergers and is...Change your counselor. My son has Aspergers and is in my face with eye contact. He is very sociable but cannot understand body language or many emotional nuances. He picks up tics very easily they are usually stress induced and appear when he is under scrutiny in social or interactive settings. He is very high functioning which is a problem for him in school because his grades are excellent but his behavior does not parallel [teachers have a tendency to think because he is smart that he understands more than he actually does when it involves performance like remembering names, assignments...etc...] My son's school counselor was convinced he had ADHD I knew there was an underlying cause for his lack of 'co-operation in class and pressed for an autistic evaluation. I personally believe many children with Aspergers are misdiagnosed with ADHD. <br />Find a counselor who will listen to you. Do not go to one who doesn't have experience dealing with the autistic spectrum, that is paramount for your family's success because as you know [and you already know] failure is not digested easily by an Aspergers child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-4735917338255945112012-02-18T08:52:25.439-08:002012-02-18T08:52:25.439-08:00My daughter who is now five and a half used to mak...My daughter who is now five and a half used to make eye contact to a degree and then it started to taper off as she got older. Now, it's hit or miss. There are times when she'll just stare and others where it's like pulling teeth to even get a sideways glance from her. I noticed that the only time she actually voluntarily makes eye contact for any length of time, is when she is showing off one of her artistic creations. Art is her world. I agree with what everyone else has said as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-70461496366984140822012-02-18T06:23:08.582-08:002012-02-18T06:23:08.582-08:00My son used to make eye contact when he was really...My son used to make eye contact when he was really young & then as he got older it seem to be less & less that he made eye contact. Now that he goes to speech & social group, the eye contact is getting much better again. I would suggest taking your son to a very reputable pediatric neurologist in your area. They can assess him & have him tested for autism. Go with your gut feeling.....no one knows your child better than you. I had a lot of people tell me that they didn't believe my son could have Autism/Asperger's Syndrome. You are your child's best advocate!! Best of Luck to you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-28132006562604423012012-02-18T06:22:54.984-08:002012-02-18T06:22:54.984-08:00Get him to an independent psychologist qualified t...Get him to an independent psychologist qualified to diagnose Asperger's! Schools might have a stake in not identifying him, if they have to create an IEP, etc. Frankly, I was pretty relieved to have this diagnosis, because lots of things make sense. (My son frequently makes eye contact and can be social, but can flip to stuttering and pacing, and his eye contact can also be oppositional.) Get to a clinic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-51318634665933330372012-02-18T06:22:44.770-08:002012-02-18T06:22:44.770-08:00Find a different counselor that is licensed to dia...Find a different counselor that is licensed to diagnose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-79748249190386813832012-02-18T06:22:31.584-08:002012-02-18T06:22:31.584-08:00Find a new counselor. My son and myself are both A...Find a new counselor. My son and myself are both Aspie and we both make eye contact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-36313029765500382312012-02-18T06:22:20.542-08:002012-02-18T06:22:20.542-08:00my son makes eye contact some times when he has to...my son makes eye contact some times when he has to lol! an we didn't get a proper diagnosis until he was 13 !! because he had a very high IQ which masked a lot of the aspy symptoms in the earlier years - all aspys r different just like all kids ... as a parent u need to follow your intuition ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-30331606530903505532012-02-18T06:22:12.177-08:002012-02-18T06:22:12.177-08:00My son makes eye contact so if I was you I get a s...My son makes eye contact so if I was you I get a second opinion from another counsellor .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-87479977636520748432012-02-18T06:22:02.377-08:002012-02-18T06:22:02.377-08:00Check on line for an Aspergers guidelines diagnosi...Check on line for an Aspergers guidelines diagnositic list and have a look through it. I was told my son had conduct and emmotional disorder and not aspergers. I went around the psychiatrist after doing the list and realising my son had over 3 things in each catagory. We had to pay $900 for the diagnosis but was the best thing ever. We have access to programs and have applied to rotary groups for extra assistance. Good luck :) its a hard road but well worth fighting for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-2022347848332474682012-02-18T06:21:52.366-08:002012-02-18T06:21:52.366-08:00He needs a Neuropsychological evalHe needs a Neuropsychological evalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-33745771686965124162012-02-18T06:21:43.084-08:002012-02-18T06:21:43.084-08:00I had 2 psychologists tell me my son didn't ha...I had 2 psychologists tell me my son didn't have AS because he showed empathy. When asked "Well what about the debilitating obsessions and all the other sign and symptoms he does have?" Finally sought out a specialist (neuro-psychologist) in Autism Spectrum disorder and he did diagnose him with AS. My son does make eye contact especially when he wants to take to you about his interests just to make sure you are listening. Follow your gut feeling on this one. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-30677977653450231702012-02-18T06:21:15.160-08:002012-02-18T06:21:15.160-08:00There's no difference between HFA and Asperger...There's no difference between HFA and Aspergers...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-10451816774719304172012-02-18T03:16:53.307-08:002012-02-18T03:16:53.307-08:00is there a difference between aspergers and high f...is there a difference between aspergers and high functioning autism? Our paediatrician said our son had aspergers but the official diagnosis in paper states hfa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-41879368074049979182012-02-17T08:58:57.906-08:002012-02-17T08:58:57.906-08:00It took Dr.Psy/ test results and Child Advacot bef...It took Dr.Psy/ test results and Child Advacot before an IEP team meeting to get the school board to take note for us . His blow ups are from his frustrations , each one has good reasons, example; in there room. it can be as little as a florsent flikering of a light in there room..Too to much noies..or just out of routine. Good Luck with public schools .I found there very limited on The different spectrum's of Autism and there anxiety's. Our Gr/son with a modifed' work plan can blow up with the skill of hand writing, but can A'ce answers on pc or out loud. Eye contact has to be taught to some..and becomes easy only in there confort zone. Ours can..but the social skills are challegened in the school settings'. Your counselor is not skilled and should be advising you and or recomending outside help!. Start at your state level..looking for Qualified Licensed Healthcare in this field. Good Luck..an God Bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-79334273974849961482012-02-17T08:58:47.167-08:002012-02-17T08:58:47.167-08:00My child was misdiagnosed for more than 8 years wi...My child was misdiagnosed for more than 8 years with depression & saw several therapists. If their diagnoses doesn't add up find a new doctor. Once I read up on it, it made total sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-16203102346953041872012-02-17T08:58:37.805-08:002012-02-17T08:58:37.805-08:00My son makes eye contact...always has, but has had...My son makes eye contact...always has, but has had major social issues. We went through our primary doctor who referred us to a psychologist for testing. That's when we finally got a diagnosis. I wouldn't depend on a counselor...go to a psychologist or psychiatrist for a formal screening or testing. Good Luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-85793186703263227952012-02-17T08:58:29.743-08:002012-02-17T08:58:29.743-08:00My son makes eye contact as wrll and his school tr...My son makes eye contact as wrll and his school tried telling me the same thing. Finally after jumping through what seemed like a million hoops, we got a dx. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com