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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^so are you saying we should not try to diagnose and provide interventions at a young age but wait until the kid is older and clearly autistic to provide therapies?[/quote]

Not that poster, but yes, I don't think ASD should be diagnosed till later, and kids should receive the services regardless of the diagnosis.  With language kids it teases out around 4-5-6, when they are talking.  If its a dual diagnosis, its also pretty clear as well.  We did unnecessary therapies for a long time till I had enough and choose the ones I thought were helpful for my child's specific needs.[/quote]

I am that PP, and I agree with this. Treat all the needs right away with services, but don't give a child a label like ASD until you know for sure what you are dealing with.  Use a broader Developmental Delay label. [/quote]

I understand what you are saying, but how can services be evidence based if there is no diagnostic category? [/quote]

There are only a few services - Speech, OT, PT, and ABA covered.  You look at the persons need, and diagnose a developmental delay until it is very clear what is going on.  Either way the child needs the same or similar services (catered to their individual need).  You can tell once you start services if it is right for your child.  ABA was a waste of time for us but if my child had autism or behavioral issues, I can see where it was helpful.  Who actually knows if time/services or what make kids progress?  We don't really know as those of us who do services have no baseline to know if they helped or not.[/quote]

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