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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's been awhile so I don't recall exactly what we were told.  I will admit that when DS's preschool teacher indicated that something was "off", I was completely taken by surprise.  DS had been a very easy baby and had modeled in NYC with a major modeling agency.  Worked well with photographers.

So I did not believe her until I went to observe myself.  I couldn't believe my eyes:  I barely recognized my kid.  Was not engaging or participating at all in the classroom.  Wandering around aimlessly opening drawers and stuff during free play.

So yes, I would say that DS's ASD was impacting him severely.[/quote]

Is it possible he no longer fits the ASD criteria? If you got him re-evaluated today do you believe he'd get a diagnosis? BTW, it is nice to hear about a child that is doing so well. This is how interventions are supposed to work!
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He had a neuropsych eval with Dr Black a yr ago.  Found ADHD, combined type, in addition to the ASD.  DS still qualifies for an ASD diagnosis.

But it turns out most of DS's issues stem from the ADHD not ASD.  Once he was treated for the ADHD, everything improved especially the social and behavior issues.   Dr Black and our psychiatrist told me this was what they had hoped once the ADHD was treated.

At this time last yr, DS was about to get funding for SN without going through due process due to behavior.  Cannot believe the turn around.
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That's too bad either you got the wrong diagnosis/advice early on or something happened that your son had to wait for treatment.  If he had that good of a turn around, one has to question if it is ASD as the primary issue when you are saying it is really ADHD.[/quote]

DS was diagnosed with ASD at 4.  Got IEP.  Was doing great, no problems in prek4, k, 1st grade.

In 2nd grade, our Sp Ed department was completely overhauled.  DS got a brand new Sp Ed teacher with zero experience as a SN teacher.  All hell broke loose.  Got behavioral issues that never appeared at any other time.

Got neuropsych and revised IEP, FBA/BIP, Sp Ed teacher duties taken over by his head English teacher (sp Ed teacher left school after the year).  Treatment for ADHD.

Everything running smooth again in 3rd grade.

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Not trying to be rude, but why wait till four to get help.  Are you the poster encouraging others to wait.    The earlier you start the better. I think kids should get a temporary diagnosis and services but wait till 8 for a permanent one as they can change and outgrow what ever is going on.  By your description it sound like they to quickly diagnosed ASD when adhd was more fitting.    Someone should have caught it much sooner. [/quote]

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