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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] Get yourself a good outside evaluation with someone who is looking at every possibilty, not just doing a checklist for ASD. [/quote] This. OP, get your DS evaluated, preferably by a developmental pediatrician. A thorough evaluation involves an ADOS (the gold standard test), a classroom evaluation, OT/PT evaluation among other things. And sometimes, even with these, no clear diagnosis may be forthcoming (like for our DS). A competent evaluator will provide you with a detailed report and recommendations, which may be useful for planning. Our DS' pediatrician did mention that he has come across many first born boys who have similar temperaments, which oftentimes clear up. Even if they don't, an evaluation won't hurt. You could also look into the NIH, which runs large, longitudinal studies. As part of the screening, they administer comprehensive tests and provide a detailed report. And to top it, the evaluation is free. GL [/quote]
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