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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Kiddo is 3.5. Child Find used ASD category. Ped sa[/quote]

Sorry sent before I was done. Ped said “nah”, neurologist said “nah”, speech therapist said “maybe”. Child find said “ASD”. Taking him to KK in the next month but I don’t know what difference it makes since so far none of the experts seem to agree. I see some flags but these also seem to fit other possible issues MERLD or ADHD or Audio processing disorder or just being 3. I want specific information on what the deficits are, why they are happening and how to address them. ASD just seems so damn broad it doesn’t help me know what to do with it (other than getting insurance and school to cover things). [/quote]

Many of us have that experience. Child find should not be giving diagnosis.  If its MERLD it will tease out later, usually 5-6-7, however most will just say its ASD as they don't get MERLD.  Its easier for places like Child Find to lump all these kids together, same services regardless of their need.[/quote]

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