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[quote=Anonymous]Please be kind. We re-tested our (textbook) ADHD-c middle schooler and during the intake expressed his therapists' concerns that he may be on the spectrum. I now feel that putting it out there was a mistake because every little behavior was interpreted as a sign of autism by the evaluator (e.g., fidgeting was seen as stimming). I don't want to question the AuDHD, but at the same time have a hard time seeing it. DC has rejection sensitivity and anxiety but I am afraid his ASD diagnosis will bias the providers towards recommending suboptimal supports designed for ASD and not ADHD and anxiety. E.g., we were being encouraged to attend social skills groups, but the one he tried had kids with much more pronounced ASD issues and it was unclear how the group would benefit him. I am also afraid to mess up by following my gut and not getting him the services he needs. The absence of a clear ASD presentation is driving me crazy and makes me question the diagnosis. [/quote]
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