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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP again...but I'mconfused because PP provided links which stated that highly gifted-non Aspergers children may also have obsessive interests and be argumentative. And we did see Dr. Conlon's office (dev ped) who said he had ADHD, not Aspergers, because he was too warm and sociable to be on the autism spectrum. But when speaking to parents whose children do have ASD, they always say my DS looks to be Aspergers. So you can see why DH and I are confused. [/quote]

OP, I am PP who posted about being gifted.  Your son may be 2E, twice exceptional, which is also discussed on the website I previously posted.  I think you should consider both angles, meaning your child is gifted and has ADHD (or Asperger's).  Dr. Conlon is very good at diagnosing ASD (in my opinion) so he may be correct--you can always seek another opinion.  Also, a child can have Asperger's traits (autistic phenotype) and not have enough traits to meet the full criteria for ASD.  See:  http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/making-sense-autistic-spectrum-disorders/201008/017-losing-the-asd-diagnosis-does-not-equal-cur

My son does meet  all of the criteria for AS but also has a high IQ; the psychologist we work with thinks he will have a good outcome because of his IQ and his interest are science based and practical/can translate to the real world, i.e. career/job.  So if my son continues to be obsessed/interested in similar subject areas and if the research on IQ and outcomes is correct (see link in previous paragraph for more info), I have hope that that he will be okay when I'm gone (I worry the most about this).  I have noticed as DS gets older, some of stims, and other noticeable behavior problems (transitions) has improved or disappeared, just as doctors/therapists have predicted.  Still "quirky" and atypical socially, but not as noticeable.  [/quote]

I hit submit too soon:  I described my son to make the point not to panic, some of the behaviors may go away on their own and others can be worked on using social skills and behavioral training (which my son receives).  Your child sounds very bright, and I think the research is correct about IQ and outcomes, consider Temple Grandin who has classic autism.  [/quote]

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