If your child sees or has been seen by Dr. Stephen Camarata...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you saying you think the camaratas were wrong?

I don't think it matters.

Pp, I would get a neuropsychological evaluation if you haven't done one yet sine your child is 8 and it's been almost 3 years since you had him evaluated.

The older he gets he will need to communicate with others in a meaningful way. He may not be lonely now but he may become more isolated. Your younger child may develop his own interests and friends as he matures, which may leave a void in your older kid's life.

In my completely unprofessional opinion, this doesn't sound like just a language disorder. It may not be autism but there may be anxiety hindering him from developing peer relationships. A neuropsychological evaluation would help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When he approaches other kids or adults to talk, it consists of him asking them where someone is, or how old they are, or when their birthdays are. He does not know what else to say beyond that.

My son's chatting with others is exactly this!! He also has a Merld vs asd diagnosis How interesting. Wonder what this is characteristic of?

Autism.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you saying you think the camaratas were wrong?

I don't think it matters.

Pp, I would get a neuropsychological evaluation if you haven't done one yet sine your child is 8 and it's been almost 3 years since you had him evaluated.

The older he gets he will need to communicate with others in a meaningful way. He may not be lonely now but he may become more isolated. Your younger child may develop his own interests and friends as he matures, which may leave a void in your older kid's life.

In my completely unprofessional opinion, this doesn't sound like just a language disorder. It may not be autism but there may be anxiety hindering him from developing peer relationships. A neuropsychological evaluation would help.

Not everything is anxiety or autism. A language disorder can be that disruptive. If he cannot carry a conversation his social will be impacted. However, at this point given the school and other issues, I would have him reevaluated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you saying you think the camaratas were wrong?

I don't think it matters.

Pp, I would get a neuropsychological evaluation if you haven't done one yet sine your child is 8 and it's been almost 3 years since you had him evaluated.

The older he gets he will need to communicate with others in a meaningful way. He may not be lonely now but he may become more isolated. Your younger child may develop his own interests and friends as he matures, which may leave a void in your older kid's life.

In my completely unprofessional opinion, this doesn't sound like just a language disorder. It may not be autism but there may be anxiety hindering him from developing peer relationships. A neuropsychological evaluation would help.

Not everything is anxiety or autism. A language disorder can be that disruptive. If he cannot carry a conversation his social will be impacted. However, at this point given the school and other issues, I would have him reevaluated.

No not everything is. The post didn't say that. The point was that at age 8 there is something going on and the OP needs an neuropsychological evaluation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you saying you think the camaratas were wrong?

I don't think it matters.

Pp, I would get a neuropsychological evaluation if you haven't done one yet sine your child is 8 and it's been almost 3 years since you had him evaluated.

The older he gets he will need to communicate with others in a meaningful way. He may not be lonely now but he may become more isolated. Your younger child may develop his own interests and friends as he matures, which may leave a void in your older kid's life.

In my completely unprofessional opinion, this doesn't sound like just a language disorder. It may not be autism but there may be anxiety hindering him from developing peer relationships. A neuropsychological evaluation would help.

Not everything is anxiety or autism. A language disorder can be that disruptive. If he cannot carry a conversation his social will be impacted. However, at this point given the school and other issues, I would have him reevaluated.

No not everything is. The post didn't say that. The point was that at age 8 there is something going on and the OP needs an neuropsychological evaluation.

+1 on the neuropsych.

[Anonymous]

What is the magic of a neuropsych? In this area, they slap an ASD label on most every kid who is different. Oh, and that will be 5 grand, please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Why? Many don't if they have receptive language issues.

I think Dr.Camarata is right.

[Anonymous]

For services , you get a the ASD diagnosis(even though if the child have just language delay) from Local Pediatrician to satisfy insurance requirements. For differential diagnosis see Dr.Camrata(to satisfy ourselves).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

What is the magic of a neuropsych? In this area, they slap an ASD label on most every kid who is different. Oh, and that will be 5 grand, please.

We were told around age 7 if things were still a huge concern. 7 came and the developmental ped said it wasn't needed. Yes, ASD is slapped on very quickly but it is often done for payment. Many insurances will pay for speech, OT and PT with an ASD label and not a language disorder.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For services , you get a the ASD diagnosis(even though if the child have just language delay) from Local Pediatrician to satisfy insurance requirements. For differential diagnosis see Dr.Camrata(to satisfy ourselves).

Our experience with Dr. Camarata was he didn't write his own reports so it was a huge waste of time as we got a basic 2 page report with raw test scores, no diagnosis or recommendations. I wouldn't run back to him at that age. Its the services and supports that are important. They are way to busy and don't give a lot of individual attention. There was no follow up when I tried to contact him about the report.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

What is the magic of a neuropsych? In this area, they slap an ASD label on most every kid who is different. Oh, and that will be 5 grand, please.

That's not true. You're reacting like this presumably b/c your kid was given an autism diagnosis

It's also $3-4K and often covered whole or in part by insurance. Stop exaggerating just b/c you are bitter and like to live in denial.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

What is the magic of a neuropsych? In this area, they slap an ASD label on most every kid who is different. Oh, and that will be 5 grand, please.

Not magic. It helps you figure out what is really wrong with your kid, and gives recommendations for treatment. They didn't slap an ASD label on my kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

What is the magic of a neuropsych? In this area, they slap an ASD label on most every kid who is different. Oh, and that will be 5 grand, please.

That's not true. You're reacting like this presumably b/c your kid was given an autism diagnosis

It's also $3-4K and often covered whole or in part by insurance. Stop exaggerating just b/c you are bitter and like to live in denial.

You have a nice fantasy life. None of that happened. And throwing 4 grand out the window to find out little or nothing isn't a good use of anyone's money.

[Anonymous]

A "neuropsych" is not actually an objective thing. It's a set of exams that your child may or may not need. What IS true is that an 8 year old with continued social and language struggles ought to get a full ASD eval (which includes the ADOS and a team of clinicians) at a place like KKI or Children's. I'm skeptical about the solo/for-profit practices that would charge you $5000 for a "neuropsych exam" uncovered by insurance. Go to the ASD clinic at a major children's hospital and take it from there. (Also, the value of seeking out a practitioner several states away because you think they have some sort of magic diagnostic powers is questionable to me. Developmental orders are fairly common; it's not like some kind of rare cancer where it might make sense to travel to see the ONE specialist across the country.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For services , you get a the ASD diagnosis(even though if the child have just language delay) from Local Pediatrician to satisfy insurance requirements. For differential diagnosis see Dr.Camrata(to satisfy ourselves).

So have your local pediatrician help you commit insurance fraud while you tell everyone your kid isn't actually autistic, he just looks that way, and don't bother with any real testing, just go to this guy in Tennesee, he will tell you what you want to hear.