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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can't read this - behind the paywall.  This kind of research generally shows that the "misdiagnosed" children generally still struggle with other conditions.  Personally, I think that having an accurate diagnosis is important because it can tailor the treatment; but I think a lot of people have autism phobia.  I mean, at the point you're describing your kid as "rigid, with social skills deficits, and sensory issues" I'm not really sure why you're putting energy into avoiding an autism diagnosis ...[/quote]

You are way overgeneralizing.  That may be true for your kid, but not all kids.  Its not avoiding the autism diagnosis.  Its about getting our kids properly diagnosed and helped vs. they being lumped in a one size fits all category and their individual needs not met.  Why are you so insistent that every child is ASD vs. having them appropriately diagnosed.  ASD is the catch-all as ADHD/ADD were years ago.  In a few years, something else will be the big diagnosis and catch all.

Sensory issues are over diagnosed and often a money grab.  Now everything is a sensory issue vs. something that can jut be a normal annoyance.

OP of this spoke nothing of her or his child as "rigid, with social skills deficits and sensory issues."  That would be a light version of ASD, but that is not what is being talked about.  You are the one being very rigid.[/quote]

I'm not insisting on anything.  But if you're doctor-shopping to get your kid who has "rigidity, sensory issues, and social skills deficits" a diagnosis that is NOT autism, then I have to ask what motivates you.  And, I have no idea what OP wrote, but clearly they do have an agenda about supposed misdiagnosis.  [/quote]

Those that I know doctor shop, and its easy to do, do it because the ASD label pays for services via insurance, especially if you have had a bad experience in the school system or cannot afford to private pay.  There are benefits to an ASD label.  Our school heavily pushes it as they can get more special ed and paraprofessionals.  [/quote]

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