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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What many people here don't realize is how wide of a spectrum the term "autism" covers. 
I prefer the term "Neuro diverse". You really know nothing about someone by knowing they are labeled autistic[/quote]
Neuro diverse is even less descriptive that autistic.  Knowing someone is autistic does give you some clues as to what you might expect.  Doesn't mean you know everything, but you know to look out for certain things.[/quote]

Getting a differential diagnosis is nothing about labels though.

A neuropsychological evaluation can give you not only information about strengths and weaknesses but really detailed information about how your kid brain processes information.  It may be used for an iep, help plan for future needs both in daily life and academically.  It’s also sensible to do one every several years as a child ages.

None of us knows what tomorrow holds for any of us.  A smart, well adjusted child may develop depression or have some other kind of setback.  It’s helpful to have baseline testing.[/quote]
Agrre. I'm against labels but very strongly pro detailed testing for strengths and weaknesses.

I want my child to think "how can I use my strengths and weaknesses to be a productive member of society" rather than "I'm autistic/downs/ and/ fragile X, I better join social groups of people like me and withdraw from society".

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