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[quote=Anonymous]I have a 14yo with ADHD and HFA...I so WISH it was caught at 4...while we did have a full eval at that age, it was chaulked off to Pervasive Developmental Delay. It was YEARS before he was actually diagnosed with HFA...thought adhd was much sooner.

IMO and Experience, I would pursue ANY additional information you can get now, as opposed to waiting until he's older. The sooner you can get supports in place, socialization, perhaps other help along they way the better for ALL of you, but most especially your dc. Waiting until later means that patterns and behaviors are more deeply ingrained into your dc making it more difficult to onboard more positive or helpful behaviors.

I would also say, at least for myself, there was a huge amount of reluctance to 'see' what others were seeing, particularly at that age. I thought they were over blowing things and maybe just didn't understand him fully.

No one gets our kids like we do, but professionals see SO MANY MORE kids than most parents do that they have a better handle on what is 'in range' of typical and what is not...What can seem quirky or cute to a parent at this age/stage can be tell tale of bigger issues to come.

As a few others have offered I would take them up on WHATEVER social skills supports they are offering. EVERY kid can benefit from those.

I have also found that having a private testing completed is more thorough and complete than anything the school can provide. Also, if you do private testing, the results are yours and YOURS ALONE. You are not obligated to share those with anyone if you so chose. There have been instances where not divulging every single thing has been helpful. I hate to say it, but a lot of people will prejudge based on what they 'read' and not what they see in your kid.

Regardless of whether or not the tests demonstrate a specific need for supports or developmental or educational struggles, the information and insight into your child, their psycho educational strengths and weaknesses can be invaluable in helping to steer their learning environment and your supports in the most productive and effective ways.

Good luck OP...these journeys are never exactly spelled out with GPS...they're more like feeling your way though and being open to the sights along the way.
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