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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sorry, you see it all the time. [b]Kids who get known as having autism [/b]get boxed in by other people in a way that kids with language disorder or sensory issues don't.

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I've asked this question at least 4 different times on this thread and so far nobody has answered.  WHO ARE YOU TELLING?  If you are telling someone who doesn't need to know, that's on you.  [/quote]
Spouse is upset their partner won't accept the label of autism although the kid is getting needed services.

Why does s/he need the label? Because she wants to be identified as the autism box. It's not about helping the kid.[/quote]
OP only mentioned speech therapy.  Not clear if kid is getting more.  Better to ask than assume.[/quote]

The child has a diagnosis and services paid for by the diagnosis.  Child is getting ST.  The only insurance options are PT,OT, ST and ABA.  Child ready qualifies and has an ASD diagnosis.  Parent says they are high functioning what ever that means.  A diagnosis or evaluation is meaningless if it isn't going to give more services or supports in school and nothing will be changed because of it.

The real questions are how is the child doing at school and home and what more does OP believe child can benefit more from.  And, given they have a diagnosis and insurance is paying, will this mean more/better supports at school, etc.  If child can get more supports, testing is worth it.[/quote]

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