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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you want a diagnosis used in Britain, then move there.  Stop living in denial and/or fear that your kid will actually be diagnosed with autism.  If it's actually "MERLD," then you won't get an autism diagnosis.[/quote]

Yes, you can.  Insurance will pay for autism, but not MERLD.  Autism is an easier diagnosis than MERLD as the testing is different and needs to involve non-verbal tests many are not trained or willing to do.  Regardless this isn't a MERLD thread.  The issue is why are so many kids being diagnosed with autism.[/quote]

Uh, my kid actually was diagnosed with MERLD and PDD-NOS b/f the DSM change.  The developmental pediatricians don't give a sh*t what your insurance coverage is.  They aren't in cahoots with health insurers, you paranoid nincompoop.

You will get a Social Communication Pragmatics diagnosis now if your kid isn't on the spectrum.  Don't let your fear of the autism "label" keep you from actually getting the help your kid needs.[/quote]

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