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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I'm unclear why the developmental pediatrician did not do ADOS with a child who has a speech delay, poor eye contact, is hand flapping and walking on toes. One or two of those symptoms possibly ok. But all four is a giant red flag. I think you should insist on the ADOS. And many kids with autism, especially those on the milder end, can certainly stop stimming if told to do so. Also, be aware, that most Drs are on the lookout for boys with autism. Girls often are diagnosed later, because they can present in slightly different ways. [/quote]

Yes, I'm surprised that they didn't do the ADOS or some additional screening for ASD. There is another screening tool for ASD called the M-CHAT which your pediatrician can do (perhaps the Drs at Children's did this one?) Your child could simply have a speech delay, but I would trust your gut on this and try to get additional screening or a second opinion. If the child has ASD, you might want to add ABA or other therapies now. [/quote]

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