Hello, My son is 8 years old. His school have been pushing for me to get an Autism diagnosis for him for the last year and has been referred to a specialist unit for an assessment. I have gone along with this. He is slightly behind with reading and writing and finds some situations socially difficult....but the school say he is improving dramatically every week....so why are they pushing so hard for this diagnosis?? My gut feeling is that he is NOT autistic. The school describe a completely different child to the one I see at home. At home he is a perfectly normal happy attentive boy. I am not in denial, if I thought there were something wrong I would be the first to insist on help. The school say I dont see his issues because i have unknowingly adapted to his problems.....they are making me feel like i don't know my own child. Its extremely upsetting but i just dont agree with them. Our assessment appointment is at a hospital tomorrow. Help!
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