tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post4356749038987735351..comments2023-09-17T04:34:33.856-07:00Comments on My ASD Child: The connection between Semantic Pragmatic Disorder and Aspergers SyndromeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-49240074296651569422011-10-13T08:24:56.796-07:002011-10-13T08:24:56.796-07:00Pragmatic Language problems are very difficult to ...Pragmatic Language problems are very difficult to notice in a typical "testing" situation. A speech therapist first 'didn't do that' in someone my ds's age (then 7) - but we finally got it done last year, via a questionaire evaluation completed by his 3rd grade teacher. I had been specifically communicating all 'failures to communicate' with this teacher all year, there were quite a few, but the damage in communication was really significant because once he latches on to what he thinks someone means, that's what sticks. He was unable to complete a writing assignment asking him to evaluate a book because he really didn't like the book -and he had latched on to a rule about respecting the classroom books. It was a big revelation to him that 'respecting the books' meant not destroying them, but you really are allowed to state a negative opinion about the content of the book, or what you hoped to learn from it. The teacher was very frustrated - kids were supposed to write questions they had in mind before, during, and after reading - she gave tons of examples, but said 'don't just use these' , but most of the kids did, anyway. So, my son was really the only one who did follow directions there - he was stuck because she used almost everything as an example, so almost nothing was left. I hope this makes some sense. It might be necessary or at least helpful to engage the person at the school who best understands Aspergers in this. In my case it was his case worker - I kept asking for help or mentioning every comunication failure, and she got it. I think she recommended the questionaire about pragmatic language to the SLP. SLP was a real bitch who still said she thought it was all ADHD, but the results of the pragmatic questionaire are still in the testing results, and show my point. We are choosing to just keep pointing out pragmatic difficulties to those that actually deal with him on a regular basis - SLP isn't going to help with what she isn't willing to aknowlege, we'll let teachers and guidance counselor handle it. "Social stories" are one tool guidance is using which helps some - perhaps you can ask for this tool to be used while you're trying to get them to aknowlege the diagnosis made by those actually qualified to render a diagnosis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-67045830668219518022011-10-13T06:11:14.444-07:002011-10-13T06:11:14.444-07:00When the school comes up with a rule like that, yo...When the school comes up with a rule like that, you need to ask for the documentation in writing. Many times, it is not a real rule at all, just someone's idea. Ask to see the criteria used to determine if a child qualifies for services under autism in your school district or state. <br /><br />Kids with autism or AS would qualify as having a pragmatic language disorder probably by definition. But it is not ever so easy as that! My one ds could pass any test and give all the right answers even - so tests of pragmatic language never worked to gauge his level of skill and he scored above average! But observing him in social situations instantly clued anyone in to his very big problem in this area. luckily, we dealt with therapists who got the disconnect with our ds. <br /><br />Also, no decision should ever be made based on one test. I would want to know what test was done to determine he doesn't qualify. Find out all about that test - or tests if they did more than one test. Look at the test to make sure he qualified for the test age-wise. Make sure the test is testing for the area of deficit. Ask what kinds of questions or evaluation was given to get an idea as to whether it will actually see the problem that your ds has. Some kids also do really well 1 - 1 but fall apart with same aged peers or in groups. So assessing them 1-1 won't assess the problem! A good eval will look at all areas. A good eval will not just be one or two tests but also include observation and other data. Bring examples you've noted - real life data - that highlight the problems your child has with social skills/language.<br /><br />After that, if you still do not agree with the results, you can request an IEE be done at their expense. Get an outside opinion. It is helpful to have another expert help explain things or do the evaluations that best test the areas that are problems for your child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-11673585641436256072011-10-13T06:11:02.465-07:002011-10-13T06:11:02.465-07:00We requested an IEE for our child after our school...We requested an IEE for our child after our school district refused to accept the AU/ASD/Asperger diagnoses we brought to the table at the ARD. IEE report to the district indicated that although he did have the AU scores, met the DSM-IV-TR and the characteristics of ASD/Aspergers, she did not observe any Pragmatic Language Disorder and therefore it was not possible for Mikel to have ASD - Aspergers. <br /><br />So, here is my question: <br />Does a child have to have Pragmatic Language Disorder to be diagnosed with Autism or Aspergers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-87945529019647507262011-08-16T08:14:11.003-07:002011-08-16T08:14:11.003-07:00Hilary Ann Baird yes, I have aspergers and I have ...Hilary Ann Baird yes, I have aspergers and I have bad learning difficulties<br />21 hours ago · Like<br />Megan Daoust Another name for a common symptom of autism spectrum disorder. Good to define it to help understanding, and start or further treatments.<br />10 hours ago · Like<br />Amanda Watkins my daughter has add aspergers and a specific learning disability<br />9 hours ago · LikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-18116768671266767112011-04-22T00:27:33.264-07:002011-04-22T00:27:33.264-07:00Greetings from Finland. And at first, thank you. F...Greetings from Finland. And at first, thank you. Finally I found an article about SPLD, where this disorder is explained in very easy and understandable way. <br /><br />If possible, I would like to copy and translate this article to my own blog. As a parent of 11 years old boy with SPLD with Asperger symptoms and ADHD, I have write some thoughts about different neurological problems to my blog. Blog is in my native language finnish. There is not enough good material about SPLD written in finnish, so this might help others who are in the same situation as my family.<br /><br />Best regards. :)TuomoLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18416315178062419703noreply@blogger.com