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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When I read about the four sub-types in the summary, it really brings to mind the disorder formerly known as “Aspberger’s,” and then ASD level 1–2-3 in that order. I would like to see the “social and behavioral challenges” group that has at least average IQ, reaches developmental milestones, and struggles with anxiety, OCD, ADHD etc. as a completely separate diagnosis from ASD. I get that they are the largest group in terms of size, but their challenges are soooo much different from kids who use communication devices, have multiple learning disabilities, low IQ, can’t be in regular school classes, and so on. [b]And it’s diluting care and resources from those who most need it.[/b] I also think ASD is being over-diagnosed in older kids, teens, young adults, and even adults, because it’s somehow easier to accept an autism diagnosis vs. some combination of OCD-anxiety-depression-ADHD giving you a somewhat “difficult” personality. [/quote]

Many in that group are not getting autism specific “care”. They’re getting treatment for their anxiety, ADHD, OCD. There’s no “care” except for social skills that can really be provided. I don’t see how this is diluting resources to children with more significant needs, it’s a completely different care regimen. [/quote]

I have a DS with an ASD/formerly Asperger's diagnosis.  He has mild needs and is not taking care, resources, or attention away from more severe people.  He has a 504 at school, which is minimal.  That's it.  I have another DS with ADHD and GAD, who may have OCD also.  He is taking up minimal resources for those but not taking away care and resources from those with more severe ASD needs.[/quote]

And let's face it.  This should not be a zero sum game.    As much as there is spent on a whole list of other things worldwide, or locally in our schools and communities, the pie should be bigger for those anywhere on the Autism Spectrum.  [/quote]

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