Hi
I think I posted just over 2 years ago about my ds being seen by camhs for a very initial assessment after we and school raised concerns. He is now 8 and has appt for full assessment, including learning assessment, in a few weeks.
He has new things that have developed, like tics (near constant over last 12-15 months), talking to himself; and is still doing things like being violent to us at home and out of the house, meltdowns, and repeating words over and over, windmilling his arms and sensory things like not coping when we are talking.
But he is getting on better at school now- possibly not communicating any better but can fairly happily be in school environment now, apart from some anxiety about certain school events. He is also starting to make better eye contact with some people.
We are not looking for a diagnosis as such- more like coping strategies- but what I would like to ask you all is how will they pick up on these issues/ symptoms (if they are indeed signs or symptoms) during assessment? Like, I can't see him doing any of these behaviours during assessment, apart very possibly from hitting me, and if they would be indicators of an asd then he will not be diagnosed- if that makes sense? And I think he might make eye contact and (reluctant!) responses to questions.
I know people/ kids with asd can make eye contact but I've already had an Ed psych say he can't be autistic if he can do this. 😳
Would really appreciate any reassurance/ advice about how robust or accurate the assessment should be?
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roziro · 01/02/2020 13:13
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