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[quote=Anonymous]http://www.echelonacademy.com/about/

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]" and the ped called it "significant receptive-expressive language disorder, with ADHD-NOS".

Give me a break!
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OP, your kid has Asperger's.  He fits the profile - quirky yet highly intelligent but with poor social skills.

Once he's labeled, get an IEP.  He'll then receive the services he needs through the public system.[/quote]

Hmmmm, whose diagnosis to give more weight to -- a developmental pediatrician with years of training and experience who has the advantage of actually having MET the child?  Or a random internet poster . . . such a difficult decision.

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NOS is a catch-all phrase for kids on the spectrum.  bottom line

It's similar to being given the diagnosis of dementia.  The brain isn't functioning well, but there is no way to diagnose  the root of the problem.

OP's child has [b]receptive[/b] language disorder, which means he has a hard time interpreting what is said to him.  Sometimes, with this condition, there are issues with expressive language disorders, too.  Furthermore, and most importantly, he's being bullied b/c of his inability to communicate with peers.  Add to that an amazing ability to rip through some advanced books, and you've got a kid on the spectrum.

I speak from experience.  So don't come down on me, honeybun.  If OP's child is not getting what he needs, he will likely fail miserably in school.  He needs enrichment and acceleration in the areas of strength as well as continued speech services WITH strategies in dealing with socialization.  Speech and socialization go hand in hand.

So, PP, in YOUR case, you'd take the DP's diagnosis and just let it go at that instead of finding all the resources needed to help your child. great parent you are

OP, fight for your child.  http://www.echelonacademy.com/ - one such example of a school with resources to help your child
http://www.echelonacademy.com/about/

Maddox/Ivymount - another good match

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