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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS (9) received an asd and adhd dx a couple yrs ago. He is aware of the ADHD dx (those symptoms are v obvious) but we have not told him about the ASD dx because it does not feel like a slam dunk to us. DH has friends, makes friends, appears NT. Main problem is emotional regulation and a lot of frustration, some irritability mostly at home. Doesn't have significant issues with perspective taking, no special interests, stims - but then i feel like i read so many posts from people whose kids just have irritability and big feelings but no issues relating and get ASD dx. I don't want to NOT tell him if it is true, and have him end up with mental health issues down the line. Would really rather not do another eval just yet though i suppose that might be the only answer. [/quote]

I would hold off, especially if you’re going to get tested every 3-4 years.

Middle school is so different than k-5, so things can come to a head then. Or high school or in college.  You never know, but be glad you’re semi on top of it and getting educated on helpful options. [/quote]

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