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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] This all reminds me of a conversation I had in the waiting room for OT a few years ago. my son was playing and I was trying to keep an eye on him.

Other Mom: He's not autistic you know. He plays with doors because he has MERLD.

Me: I'm sorry what? Who?

Other mom: You probably think my child is autistic because he keeps opening and closing the door on the toy house, but he isn't.

Me: Oh, OK. I have no idea which child is yours. I am just trying to keep an eye on my son.

Other mom: (points out her child who is playing with doors and then stops to flap with joy.) Flapping doesn't mean autism you know.

Me: OK. Listen, I don't observe and diagnose other people's children. I am just trying to keep an eye on mine.

This went on longer and then she asked my child's diagnosis. usually I don't share he has HFA, but I figured maybe it make her calm down.

Me: He has HFA.

Other mom: No, her doesn't. What doctors have you been to? This is what happens, they just throw around the autism diagnosis. I bet your child has MERLD.

Me: I actually think the dx fits and I also think he is benefiting from the help he is getting.

Other mom then proceeds to tell me what doctors I need to see, etc. FINALLY, my child's OT comes out to get him for the session and I left to "get something from my car." When I returned I sat next to someone quietly reading and I read.[/quote]

Your point?[/quote]

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