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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wonder if your kid is perhaps masking a bit more than you think and some of those things you mention do actually bother her more than she says they do or she feels she’s “different” than the other girls, maybe doesn’t get some of their jokes, etc?
Yes, it was really helpful for our kid. I didn’t think mine would find the diagnosis helpful, but I was 100% wrong! They were able to better understand themselves and felt a lot more comfortable at school and in social situations.  Teachers noticed a positive change as well post-diagnosis (happier, more confident, etc). 
Not sure which places you called, but we were able to get a neuropsych eval within 4 months. There’s no way I’d do it as a walk-in appointment and then have to go back again in several months. The neuropsych eval was 2 days of testing + a 2 hour virtual appointment with just the parents prior to the eval. 
HS will want an official eval stating the exact needs if you think she will require any services (extended time for tests, taking exams in quiet/distraction free space, require teachers to explicitly state instructions or provide additional clarifications when needed, etc). Honestly, I wish we had done it sooner. [/quote]

Agree. We didn't amend the 504 plan much when asd was added to my middle school dd's ADHD diagnosis, but the self knowledge has been powerful. Also keep in mind that ADHD and ASD can kind of mask each other in some ways. It's been helpful to learn from people with both. I like one YouTuber named yo sammedy sam who has some videos on the ADHD + ASD combo in girls.[/quote]

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