What to do while waiting for neuropsych results?

[Anonymous]

I just went through this and the anxiety is normal, not weird at all. I would remind yourself and him that it’s just another data point. He is still the exact same person with or without a diagnosis and you can listen to what they have to say but no one is making you do anything. They may have some helpful info and suggestions that will help him be even more successful. The information if presented thoughtfully may build him up and give him the confidence and a few tools for even more success. That’s the outcome our family had and I hope that for you as well.

[Anonymous]

Staying close to home is the recommendation given by almost every professional I've known, for kids with almost any type of SN. It just makes life easier. I happen to think it's pretty good advice but I wouldn't read much into it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Staying close to home is the recommendation given by almost every professional I've known, for kids with almost any type of SN. It just makes life easier. I happen to think it's pretty good advice but I wouldn't read much into it.

How is that good advice? Especially given that I’m told that 50% of kids at tony privates have very legitimate SN diagnoses. I don’t think any professional worth their salt would issue that kind of blanket recommendation to curtail independence. In any event the label shouldn’t make the difference. If things were so serious as to warrant not leaving for college OP already would have seen that: inability to perform daily living tasks, suicidal, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:Staying close to home is the recommendation given by almost every professional I've known, for kids with almost any type of SN. It just makes life easier. I happen to think it's pretty good advice but I wouldn't read much into it.

How is that good advice? Especially given that I’m told that 50% of kids at tony privates have very legitimate SN diagnoses. I don’t think any professional worth their salt would issue that kind of blanket recommendation to curtail independence. In any event the label shouldn’t make the difference. If things were so serious as to warrant not leaving for college OP already would have seen that: inability to perform daily living tasks, suicidal, etc.

OP here. Do you have a kid with SN? Our understanding is that the college environment places new and different stressors on kids. For many kids, especially those with ASD, it can be too much - even if they have done extremely well up to that point.

We obviously have concerns, which is why we are doing the evaluation. I also think that we’re probably providing loads of little accommodations on a daily basis that have become invisible to us over the years. When DC goes to school and those supports disappear, I think a professional opinion on what should take their place will be really helpful.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Staying close to home is the recommendation given by almost every professional I've known, for kids with almost any type of SN. It just makes life easier. I happen to think it's pretty good advice but I wouldn't read much into it.

How is that good advice? Especially given that I’m told that 50% of kids at tony privates have very legitimate SN diagnoses. I don’t think any professional worth their salt would issue that kind of blanket recommendation to curtail independence. In any event the label shouldn’t make the difference. If things were so serious as to warrant not leaving for college OP already would have seen that: inability to perform daily living tasks, suicidal, etc.

OP here. Do you have a kid with SN? Our understanding is that the college environment places new and different stressors on kids. For many kids, especially those with ASD, it can be too much - even if they have done extremely well up to that point.

We obviously have concerns, which is why we are doing the evaluation. I also think that we’re probably providing loads of little accommodations on a daily basis that have become invisible to us over the years. When DC goes to school and those supports disappear, I think a professional opinion on what should take their place will be really helpful.

No professional can tell you how your kid will do in college, particularly not solely on the basis of the diagnosis alone. My kid was diagnosed at 7 and years later, the advice and predictions were laughably off. Be extremely extremely wary of people advocating restricting your kid’s life. Try reading about Temple Grandin.

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Anonymous wrote:Staying close to home is the recommendation given by almost every professional I've known, for kids with almost any type of SN. It just makes life easier. I happen to think it's pretty good advice but I wouldn't read much into it.

How is that good advice? Especially given that I’m told that 50% of kids at tony privates have very legitimate SN diagnoses. I don’t think any professional worth their salt would issue that kind of blanket recommendation to curtail independence. In any event the label shouldn’t make the difference. If things were so serious as to warrant not leaving for college OP already would have seen that: inability to perform daily living tasks, suicidal, etc.

OP here. Do you have a kid with SN? Our understanding is that the college environment places new and different stressors on kids. For many kids, especially those with ASD, it can be too much - even if they have done extremely well up to that point.

We obviously have concerns, which is why we are doing the evaluation. I also think that we’re probably providing loads of little accommodations on a daily basis that have become invisible to us over the years. When DC goes to school and those supports disappear, I think a professional opinion on what should take their place will be really helpful.

No professional can tell you how your kid will do in college, particularly not solely on the basis of the diagnosis alone. My kid was diagnosed at 7 and years later, the advice and predictions were laughably off. Be extremely extremely wary of people advocating restricting your kid’s life. Try reading about Temple Grandin.

My kid is 17, so I think these professionals will have more valuable insights for my child’s needs next year than I will get by reading more Temple Grandin.