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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi… Resurrecting this thread because we’re in the same boat. But with a 5 yo. Anyone else want to chime in to add some wisdom or advice? OP, if you’re out there, any update? (hope all is well/sending good vibes)[/quote]

I wasn't a part of the original thread but I went to the SN forum asking questions back in the fall of 2021 because of similar issues with my 5yo son. He ended up being diagnosed with severe ADHD-combined and autism level 1. Strikingly similar presentation as the OP of this thread. Obviously have no idea how OP's situation turned out and would never try to internet diagnose. Simply advising how our situation played out because autism never entered our minds as a possibility.

First, I'd recommend starting with the pediatrician. Just be frank and they can give recommendations from there. Be prepared for waitlists, but if you're able to pay out of pocket they will not be as long. We did a combo of this-psycho-educational testing out of pocket which nailed down the ADHD-Combined plus waitlist for Kennedy Krieger Center for Autism and Related Disorders (got off the waitlist in Oct of this year). If you're in the MD/NOVA/DC area be aware that finding a developmental pediatrician as recommended by some of the folks previously in this thread can be arduous. We are willing to drive anywhere in the area and are still on waitlists for developmental pediatricians so keep that in mind.

And finally, always remember this is not because of your parenting. We spent a lot of time in the lead up to appointments completely confused because nothing we tried seemed to work. Good news is with education on our part and medication plus occupational therapy on his, he is thriving.

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