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[b]+1.  Really dozens?  A correct diagnosis and appropriate IEP hurtful?!?  That's hard to believe.  [/b]

I'm the 1st poster quoted and I will add that since my son's diagnosis of AS and an IEP, most of the feedback I get from his teachers is all along the lines of:  "He's doing great" and how smart DS is.  A complete change from when we did not have a diagnosis and wondering whether he could stay at a mainstream school. [/quote]

No, it's very easy to believe.  A lot of people out there in the big wide world stigmatize labels.  Are they necessary for services?  Often, particularly so for reimbursement, but that doesn't mean everyone puts on the mantel with pride, joy, or nary a thought to the consequences.  [/quote]

I'm sorry that you and your child have felt so much stigma over what is a medical diagnosis.  In a perfect world there should be no more stigma to AS and ASDs then there are for things like heart disease and high blood pressure. But unfortunately, we all know not all diseases and developmental issues are not all considered equal.  Look at this thread and also how we treat /feel about mental illness vs things like diabetes.

We all have to do what we feel is the best for our child.

For my son with AS, having a diagnosis and IEP has made a world of difference, all for the better with no downside (I posted previously that I expect DS to attend the same Ivy as his parents) but I realize that is not always the case for everyone.  [/quote]

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