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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b][quote=Anonymous]Op, flat affect at 11.  Previous Merld diagnosis, perfect grades and few friends.  What's reason to seek a diagnosis now--unless there's an actual issue--what is it?  Why have you put it off for so long?[/b]

[b]I'll save you the $4k dr. Black would charge you--your kid is hfa.  You already know this.[/quote][/b]

Oh, for f*cks sake. Simmer down.

OP, are there any actual problems? Concerns you or your child have? Because so far you are getting typical knee-jerk DCUM responses, which are, predictably, your kid has autism and/or you need a $4,000 evaluation.

If there are no problems, you are good. Flat affect alone would not seem to be a problem. If there is an actual issue, get a consultation with a psychologist for that. Let a professional guide you.[/quote]

It sounds like his teachers think it is a problem and OP asked who they should see about it.  Her child was diagnosed with MERLD and there's been no followup with a professional since K.  Her kid needs an evaluation rather than thinking everything is fine because her child's grades are good.  Kids with undiagnosed issues typically develop maladaptive coping behaviors that are often infinitely worse than what could have been if the issue was diagnosed and addressed early on.[/quote]

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