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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Get the ADOS done independently. [/b] Rookie mistake not to include it in the first place. The schools are supposed to consider outside reports, but the often don't, so it may not change their stance.  Iep labels are incredibly general.  Focus on the supports your kid needs no matter what label it comes under.

Total blergh. [/quote]

Interestingly, dev ped thinks it's not worth doing—doesn't think it will show much in his case.[/quote]

PP is wrong.  BTDT.  ADOS is not a standard part of a neuropsych. [b] It's a  matter of professional judgement whether to do it, not a rookie mistake. [/b]  You may want one anyway for the school or for your own peace of mind.  If you do want an ADOS, go to David Black, he's a neuropsych specializing in autism.[/quote]

In our situation, the tester decided not to do the ADOS after doing a bunch of other testing and spending hours with my son. He said it wasn't even close -- my DS didn't have autism, and wasn't going to test in the autistic range on the ADOS. [b]He'd done hundreds of ADOS testing through the years.[/b] [/quote]

See the difference? He's done hundreds of the tests and followed the kids through adulthood. He knows the difference. Elementary school teachers do not have this training and should not be using it to diagnose kids. I think they like it because it's a checklist and it looks easy but it's not.[/quote]

I am not sure what you are talking about. The ADOS is not a checklist and it is not administered by teachers. There ARE checklists a teacher might fill out as part of an evaluation, which is totally appropriate. While I understand it might be distressing to have a teacher think they know the diagnosis, try to focus more on what your child needs. [/quote]

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