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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our developmental pediatrician went to our son's school and observed him, prek, and spoke with his teachers.  DS presents NT one-on-one with adults:  good eye contact, very verbal, very engaging.  It's only when you see DS in a classroom with peers that his deficits are apparent:  not engaged, wanders aimlessly, does not play with other children.  DS excels academically - attends an immersion school.  We don't speak the language.  No behavior issues.

I'm glad our developmental pediatrician DX our DS with Aspergers b/c it's clear that's what he has:  DS has an IEP and it's made a world of difference and very quickly.[/quote]

Is it really possible that a child with AS would present as totally NT one-on-one?[/quote]

Yes, although a child doesn't have to appear "totally" NT to make you think he is NT.  Parents unconsciously compensate for their child's social deficits.  Plus, the child doesn't need the same social skills at home where there is already a social connection and where the demands aren't great.  My DS will make eye contact with me.  He rarely makes eye contact with anyone outside our family.  He also knows how to engage with us and we know how to engage with him.  There's none of the mystery of how to initiate and conduct interaction.[/quote]

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