ASD Traits...........

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By natalie

Re: ASD Traits...........
Wed 1 Oct 2008 14:13

this diiagnosis is a cop out really 99% of children with undiagnosed conditions have autistic traits i just get told "AUTISTIC TRAITS" is an umberrella term for they dont really know or the local LEA wont pay for anything specialised provision he probably has aspergers or some other condition and i would persue this get another opinon from a specialist in this area i do speak as a parent whop has had similar silly things said over the years until went to childrens mental healh they diagnosed autism amongst other things also i work full tiome with autism and asbergers in a private school if you need any help give me a shout
natalie

By gemini mum

Re: ASD Traits...........
Wed 1 Oct 2008 14:39

Yes, you really need to kick up a fuss about such an ambiguous diagnosis or you won't get the help you or he needs. This could also affect any benefit entitlements and other help you are eligible for.

Insist on a second third and fourth opinion with a specialist in this particular field... Also make contact with the national Autistic Society. If you are not already doing so.

gem

By Tricia

Re: ASD Traits...........
Wed 1 Oct 2008 15:12

I would ask for a second opinion I know it won't be easy.

I originally was told that my son has server learning disabilities and autistic triats. In my view we all have some autistic traits but are not classed as being on the Autistic Spectrum. When I eventually got a second opinion it was agreed as I said all along that he is Autisitc and has learning disabilities which showed signs of being server.

Also when you get a diagnoses don't let them leave you alone. Insist that you are given direction on who is going to be involved in your child's life. Many parents find that once diagnoses has been given that they are just left to get on with things. The whole point of a diagnoses is so you know where your working from and who to get involved in your child's life in order to make sure they are gettting the best.

Tricia

By EL

Re: ASD Traits...........
Wed 1 Oct 2008 21:32

What a crock no doubt we who have kids on the AS have all been told our kids have Autistic traits! the point is having Autistic traits is not a diagnosis in its self, don't let them fob you off and don't accept this as a formal diagnosis do your own research if you have too and show them they can't pull the wool over your eyes. Good luck

By Gingatossa

Re: ASD Traits...........
Fri 3 Oct 2008 08:53

Thanks everybody!! I'm glad it's not just me who has little faith in the 'system'............ at the moment, he seems to be ok at school, which is where he has issues.....i find him fine to cope with but then again, it's probably coz i understand him, who he is and what he is about! Thanks for all your messages, i shall push again!!