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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I dunno, I have a child like OP's. It feels very subjective to me. DS8 has ADHD, sensory issues, and lots of delays due to prematurity and low birth weight. Or was it ASD all along? Ped, dev ped, neuropsych all say no; psych says maybe; school insists yes. I could make a case either way, but it doesn't feel clear cut and never has.

We will do another neuropsych in the next year, and I am struggling because I really want to find a place that will objectively evaluate, because at this point, I want a definitive answer. And everyone seems to think that's crazy too.

Yes, at the end of the day, your kid is your kid and you support whatever needs they have—but I don't blame anyone for questioning the process. I expect it will continue to evolve.[/quote]

They generally don't look at biological factors or have an alternative diagnosis/explanation.  Everything just gets lumped together.  I would not consider that ASD. I'd consider that prematurity and what happens with that.[/quote]

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