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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP how do you know she isnt HFA / Aspergers? Just curious[/quote]

We've had her tested multiple times by reputable psychologists and psychiatrists.[/quote]

You have had her tested multiple times for autism? A neuropsych evaluation costs 5k or 2 years on the waiting list under insurance.  It is also ONLY performed by a neuropsychologist.  Not by a psychologist or a psychiatrist.

I have a DC who was "tested" multiple times by psychologists and pediatricians for other things.  I always asked about Aspergers and they always said no. What they should be required by law to say is "I am not qualified to form an opinion " because they are not. However,  they did and said no. They were wrong and their ineptitude cost DC years of proper, targeted help.

You mention social problems and clumsiness.  These are two red flags. Contact a neuropsychologist.  Preferably one who specializes in girls and autism. [/quote]

[b]Sigh.  There is no such thing as "Aspergers" anymore.  Neuropsychs have realized that merely being clumsy and socially awkward is within the normal spectrum of humanity and does not mean that a person has a neurological disorder.[/b]  So, as the OP stated, her child does not have autism.  Now, that does not mean that her daughter would not clearly benefit from sort sort of social classes/therapy to help her out.  [/quote]

People who previously qualified for a diagnosis of Asperger's generally still receive a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.  The shift is because there wasn't a clinically reliable way to distinguish between high functioning autism and Aspergers [b]and[/b] the diagnostic traits had some ones that seemed to be part of a broader spectrum which includes traits within the normal spectrum.  So, yes, being clumsy and awkward alone won't get you an ASD diagnosis, but persistent social problems since age 3 that cause problem in daily life might warrant a closer look--especially in girls who are often underdiagnosed in basic screening assessments.[/quote]

OP has decided to swim in denial on this one[/quote]

And you’ve decided to swim in ignorance on this one.[/quote]

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