tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post1723359483689648133..comments2023-09-17T04:34:33.856-07:00Comments on My ASD Child: Does My Child Have ASD and ADHD - or Just ASD?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-7695698861409740232016-04-16T05:12:43.941-07:002016-04-16T05:12:43.941-07:00My son was diagnosed at 5 with tourettes and ADHD....My son was diagnosed at 5 with tourettes and ADHD. We knew he was having lots of anxiety and opposition and sensory so had him tested and he was diagnosed Aspergers at age 8. He did years of ot and pt and social skills and therapy. At he got older he has shown signs of depression and mood disorder but they haven't diagnosed bipolar. He keeps having these explosive meltdowns at 14 now. They are scary and he hurts people and destroys property. He has gotten worse. The newest counselor wanted information and his files about his diagnosis. I find that strange because why can't she just treat the issues we are having? Finding good therapy for these kids is next to impossible. michhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04324039892276151286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-51060543789191139602014-05-25T15:05:42.051-07:002014-05-25T15:05:42.051-07:00My daughter got diagnosed at 7 with Aspergers and ...My daughter got diagnosed at 7 with Aspergers and two weeks later of ADHD when I asked what this ment had they wrongly diagnosed they said no miss brooks she as a duel condition this cleared things up as I already had a son with ADHD but she was so different I new it was something more only thought she get diagnosed with ADHD like her brotherAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029235540267296458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-34733949542981787442013-07-25T07:57:30.032-07:002013-07-25T07:57:30.032-07:00I have a 16 year old son that was just diagnosed w...I have a 16 year old son that was just diagnosed with High Functioning Autism a few months ago and all these years his pediatrician denied he had autism, always said he was ADHD. Finally, after emotional problems arose after his dad and I split and taking him to a psychiatrist, I was told he had HFA. His teachers have told me repeatedly over the years that it was not just ADHD but doctor still denied. Hopefully he can get the help he needs now better suited for him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547028836945652317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-21960001338809286092013-07-25T07:57:05.780-07:002013-07-25T07:57:05.780-07:00I have a 16 year old son that was just diagnosed w...I have a 16 year old son that was just diagnosed with High Functioning Autism a few months ago and all these years his pediatrician denied he had autism, always said he was ADHD. Finally, after emotional problems arose after his dad and I split and taking him to a psychiatrist, I was told he had HFA. His teachers have told me repeatedly over the years that it was not just ADHD but doctor still denied. Hopefully he can get the help he needs now better suited for him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547028836945652317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-55247854803141459012013-07-25T07:46:30.986-07:002013-07-25T07:46:30.986-07:00Apparently, DSMV doesn't allow High Funtioning...Apparently, DSMV doesn't allow High Funtioning Autism (Aspergers new name) and ADHD co morbidity, so my son's psychiatrist calls it Impulse Control Disorder, which is basically the same thing. In sessions, we refer to it as ADHD.<br /><br />Getting the ADHD symptoms under control can help with the Aspergers, since being able to be patient and take the time to use tools instead of melting down when frustrated is crucial.<br /><br />My son also has ODD and General Anxiety Disorder. Our psychiatrist is big on using diagnostic forms to determine as scientifically as possible how much the drugs are helping. We treat one symptom at a time, max out the benefit of the medication and then move on.<br /><br />I'm just really grateful for good insurance.Caren Tarvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17652372965671115486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-5125490391245389172013-07-25T07:16:18.477-07:002013-07-25T07:16:18.477-07:00My son has Aspergers, although the specialist said...My son has Aspergers, although the specialist said that it was a fine line between those two diagnoses.<br /><br />My question is: if they're so similar, what difference does it make what the diagnosis is? Do the different categorizations afford access to different treatments/therapies/accommodations? I really want to understand this, as it's new for us.<br /><br />As it is, I'm enrolling him in school this fall and letting them evaluate him for what they think he needs because I don't want him "labeled" from the get go. I figure I can use the specialists' reports when the school denies things like accommodations and adaptive technologies.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11356246418979395109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-46930632419402966612013-07-25T06:41:50.058-07:002013-07-25T06:41:50.058-07:00This is their automatic diagnosis because it is ea...This is their automatic diagnosis because it is easier to medicate the problems than figure them out.<br />lovelyopheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03145064644907340487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-66649036255580946422013-03-24T13:51:12.398-07:002013-03-24T13:51:12.398-07:00My Son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 13 with...My Son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 13 with autistic traits. It was suggested that his autistic traits have recently become more pronounced now 15. I was advised by a support worker to ask camhs for another assessment as on observation it was thought he may have been misdiagnosed and possibly had Aspergers. I requested another assessment but was declined as they thought that it would be pointless. On reading all the symptoms for Aspergers I am pretty certain this would more than likely be the correct diagnosis for him. Where can I go to get an assessment.March 24 2013 20;47Kieron Charles photogarphy and artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671856083260381215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-59607984252279666732013-03-24T13:49:01.452-07:002013-03-24T13:49:01.452-07:00My Son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 13 with...My Son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 13 with autistic traits. It was suggested that his autistic traits have recently become more pronounced now 15. I was advised by a support worker to ask camhs for another assessment as on observation it was thought he may have been misdiagnosed and possibly had Aspergers. I requested another assessment but was declined as they thought that it would be pointless. On reading all the symptoms for Aspergers I am pretty certain this would more than likely be the correct diagnosis for him. Where can I go to get an assessment.March 24 2013 20;47<br /> Kieron Charles photogarphy and artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671856083260381215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-16986941016387205592012-07-30T07:04:41.583-07:002012-07-30T07:04:41.583-07:00This is us all day long, My son's 8th bday is ...This is us all day long, My son's 8th bday is tomorrow and I have been saying he has apserger's since he was 3 but the docs keep telling me no, but I am the only advocate for my son and I WILL NOT give up on him, we go the our local autistic diagnostic center on Aug 20th for testing. This site has truly changed our lives. To answer your question yes it is very possible we live it everyday! But as your child gets older you may see other changes as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-78913576071066166842012-07-30T07:04:27.125-07:002012-07-30T07:04:27.125-07:00Every story on here I've been through! Goodnes...Every story on here I've been through! Goodness the roller coster ride just won't stop, we've had the OCD, ADHD, ODD, depression, sleep issues, explosive disorder, and aspergers...o $ sensitivity issues... We've been on a few meds, focalin xr for awhile, now we are on concerta and a blood pressure med for the explosive, they help, but he still gets overwhelmed, depressed, and shuts down... We are in a much better place then we were two years ago... The journey continues...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-74232835643586127332012-07-29T15:43:09.042-07:002012-07-29T15:43:09.042-07:00Every story on here I've been through! Goodnes...Every story on here I've been through! Goodness the roller coster ride just won't stop, we've had the OCD, ADHD, ODD, depression, sleep issues, explosive disorder, and aspergers...o $ sensitivity issues... We've been on a few meds, focalin xr for awhile, now we are on concerta and a blood pressure med for the explosive, they help, but he still gets overwhelmed, depressed, and shuts down... We are in a much better place then we were two years ago... The journey continues...<br />6 hours ago via mobile · LikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-62021597016539835972012-07-29T08:23:40.044-07:002012-07-29T08:23:40.044-07:00thats exactly what happend to us, we spent 6 years...thats exactly what happend to us, we spent 6 years trying to find a DX, I KNEW he didnt have ADHD, it never felt right to me, we were blessed to get a refual to a specialist who dx'd him right away with aspergers, It of course wasnt news I wanted to hear, but it was a dx that felt more correct, and gave me something to go with and educate myself. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-33662949039849757692012-07-29T08:23:29.381-07:002012-07-29T08:23:29.381-07:00My son has aspergers, anxiety and adhd. I was told...My son has aspergers, anxiety and adhd. I was told that they usually go hand and hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-53380098814519895562012-07-29T08:23:20.113-07:002012-07-29T08:23:20.113-07:00Yes. My son was diagnosed with ADHD then years lat...Yes. My son was diagnosed with ADHD then years later Tourette's and then later Aspergers. Finally we had the whole picture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-81233062721968392792012-07-29T08:23:09.644-07:002012-07-29T08:23:09.644-07:00There is a really good book. I will repost if amyo...There is a really good book. I will repost if amyone needs just post. I have it on mt kindle talks about the new epedemics...adhd, autism, and alleegies. It is excellent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-15717575752364981952012-07-29T08:22:50.553-07:002012-07-29T08:22:50.553-07:00Yes, that's what happened in our case also. AD...Yes, that's what happened in our case also. ADHD at 7 then ASD at 12. Definately has traits of both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-20794423682625045882012-07-29T08:22:41.037-07:002012-07-29T08:22:41.037-07:00My daughter was Dx with both ADHD and Aspergers at...My daughter was Dx with both ADHD and Aspergers at the same time. When I first heard Doctors saying she was ADHD, I didn't believe it. I could see the aspie traits but not ADHD. Now that she is getting older, the ADHD traits are more pronounced. I didn't realize that would happen. Now I can't imagine what I would do without ADHD meds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-70106086572993593152012-07-29T08:22:30.032-07:002012-07-29T08:22:30.032-07:00That is what my son was diagnosed with first. I kn...That is what my son was diagnosed with first. I knew it was more than that due to his anxiety and obsessive interests although 2 neuro psychs told me no. It took research and finding someone who was a specialist with Autism to get the correct diagnoses of AS. Go with your gut instinct. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-2495983537308132142012-07-29T08:22:18.573-07:002012-07-29T08:22:18.573-07:00Definitely! A common misdiagnosis.Definitely! A common misdiagnosis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-38909656600242521082012-07-29T08:22:08.931-07:002012-07-29T08:22:08.931-07:00It's called comorbid diagnosis, when they are ...It's called comorbid diagnosis, when they are diagnosed with more than one thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-80893010931415766612012-07-29T08:20:28.883-07:002012-07-29T08:20:28.883-07:00Yes. I have a daughter who was diagnosed with both...Yes. I have a daughter who was diagnosed with both, plus a mood disorder and anxiety and depression.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-83252596528966497352012-07-29T08:20:15.921-07:002012-07-29T08:20:15.921-07:00My son has adhd and aspergers traits..My son has adhd and aspergers traits..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-33534397166851351622012-07-29T08:19:59.841-07:002012-07-29T08:19:59.841-07:00My son was diagnosed as Asperger Syndrome 3 years ...My son was diagnosed as Asperger Syndrome 3 years age. He is 11 years old. Today psychologist talk about "hyperactive", but not ADHD (not yet). My son is "livid" all the time and I think this is the problem. This is problem with the emotion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-28336655419206254362012-07-28T13:02:49.582-07:002012-07-28T13:02:49.582-07:00It is very possible to have a duel diagnoses altho...It is very possible to have a duel diagnoses although there are traits in both that are the same..However they can be aspects of both that are the same. Not liking change, (this can manifest in my son when he's doing one thing and I ask him to do another). Not understanding friendships and the subtleties that are required to function well with 'friends'. I do not think my son has Aspergers however he definatly has traits. So I tend to parent him using both techniques that can be used with ADHD (which he does have) and Aspergers that he probably doesn't! I had to push to get my son ADHD diagnosed I knew that there was something not quite right. He never displayed the signs of being Hyper but has later developed these. Only later did I realise that some of his ways could also be classed as Aspergers. My Paeditrician said he is tricky to diagnosis as he doesn't show all the signs of ADHD although he has become more hyper as he's older (sigh!!!) he's 11 now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com