Posts by Emmeline II

Quote: Originally Posted by SpottedFoxx  You know, these people aren't gods.  If you don't agree with the assessment, then get a second opinion.  If there are other doctors in the practice, I'd call and ask...

My dd (NT) seemed to whine and cry constantly at 4/5yo; it reduced greatly once she was in school and has returned again since school has ended. She also trips/falls a lot but that doesn't seem to be unusual at this age; it's not as...

You will be able to find some medical authority (AMA, AAP; I've read it but don't have the reference handy) who states that hand sanitizer/wipes are not a substitute for washing hands and that there is a "healthy" limit as to their...

"Professional" relatives-- sometime relatives can provide a unique perspective because they know you and sometimes whatever knowledge they have is filtered through family baggage. Nothing you've said jumps out at me as ASD in...

Quote: Originally Posted by Veronica Valdez  Thank y'all so much for your replies. My son Nd I cannot communicate AT ALL! It is very hard for us to even understand whAt he wants, all he says is "ahhh" pretty much for...

I'd take along his initial speech evaluation and a current report of his progress or lack thereof. If he's seen a ped regularly I'd ask them for copies of his developmental checklists (really long checklist of...

My Friend with Autism: Enhanced Edition   The Autism Acceptance Book: Being a Friend to Someone With Autism

Quote: Originally Posted by chiefmir  glad to read the good update! I just wanted to add, that (as far as I know) SPD isn't one of the categories that qualifies a student for an IEP.  I know of...

The recommended first step in seeking a diagnosis is a physical exam; a psychologist isn't qualified to evaluate possible medical causes of ADHD-like symptoms.   Though both a psychologist and pediatrician may make an ADHD...

Quote: Originally Posted by Thing1Thing2  She is totally on our side. And before we even mentioned what we thought it was, she said that "He's on the spectrum, high functioning - its Aspergers". Now I'm not sure if thats an...