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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It sounds like it’s pointing to ADHD and ruling out ODD[/quote]

No, it actually sounds like autism. ADHD is inability to focus or hyperactivity, but this evaluator is trying to describe ignoring/unawareness of social cues. [/quote]

(the tell is “even when pointing out what peers are doing …”)

OP what did autism evaluation say?[/quote]

Op here. The autism eval said no indicators for autism, but happened more than a year ago.[/quote]

If that evaluation was done by anyone affiliated with the school, or a doctor in the same school district, I’d get a second opinion.

I’d ask, in writing, for a BCBA to conduct an assessment of transitions so they can create the necessary classroom tools or address skill deficits in this area.

I’d start a home ABA program. Focus on parent training. [/quote]

Op here. We paid privately for the autism assessment and it was done by a neuropsychologist. This was when DD was 2, almost 3, so not in school yet.

We’ve tried to get ABA but can’t get insurance to cover it without an autism diagnosis. That’s why we did the autism eval was to try to get the diagnosis. We should maybe get another one.

Will the school provide the BCBA or do we need to arrange and pay for that privately?[/quote]

The school-to my knowledge, please check- will cover the FBA, they should have a BCBA on staff or they can hire one to do it. You can argue as a parent that assessments should be done by a qualified individual, that is a BCBA. There is no other profession that should be doing an FBA. I’m not sure it’s required by Wrights Law but I think typically if parents push for the BCBA they get one, again because of the qualified individual performing an assessment. Consult an advocate or check wrightslaw.com for specifics in that area.[/quote]

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