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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS is 8yo and has seen a dev Ped (at 6yo) and had a neuro psych last year that identified ADHD and LD.  They did not do an ADOS in spite of my concerns and assured me DS is not on the spectrum.  Now DS is seeing a psychologist for therapy.  She strongly suspects HFA and is suggesting an evaluation at Children's National.  I have always suspected something else besides "just" ADHD, but how likely is it really that multiple professi I nails -- dev ped, psychiatrists, and psychologists -- have missed it in past evaluations.  And if he does end up with a diagnosis, does it actually really change anything?[/quote]

The initial evaluation probably should have included an ADOS.

However, kids with ADHD and autism as well as a host of other LDs share a lot in common.  People may not want to think so, but it's true.

It may not change much in the day to day, OP, but like other people have said, definitely make sure to get the help your kid needs.  That may require getting testing to show that he's on the spectrum.  Do you need more information on your kid?  Do you feel like there are deficits that aren't being met, then go ahead and do additional testing.[/quote]

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