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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He has autism. This is very clear (I have a kid with autism and know plenty of kids with autism).

You need to get a formal diagnosis from a psychologist, to receive services and accommodations in school, get recommendations for social skills groups and targeted therapy for his emotional outbursts and general mental rigidity.

What you're looking for is a neuropsychological evaluation. Stixrud in Silver Spring is excellent for this, but there are plenty of psychologist practices in the area, including hospital-based ones. It will cost you 5K and it's rarely covered by insurance. But it's worth it!

Chin up, OP. Once you do your research you will feel more in control and able to address the emotional, social and sensory issues.

Also, please do not EVER go to a general therapist when you don't have a diagnosis and have no recommendations from a psychiatrist or psychologist. It will be worse than useless. There are many different types of therapy and you need match the need to the method.

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Agree.  Well partly.  I don’t know if your child is on the autism spectrum, and no one here can say that.  But the next step will be a neuropsychological eval (from a psychiatrist or psychologist).  Also agree do NOT see a therapist yet. Get the eval first.  Talk to your ped, of course, but don’t want for a ped appt before getting a neuropsychological eval scheduled.  They aren’t covered by insurance anyhow, call around and make an appt asap. It may be several months to get one. [/quote]

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