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Flip, ds not got a dx yet - so many conditions overlap dont they - t'is tres confusing!!

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dispondantandthensome · 14/02/2011 01:08

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IndigoBell · 14/02/2011 09:29

Which conditions? (Yes, lots overlap - but which ones does your son maybe have...)

bullet234 · 14/02/2011 11:20

Yes, could you give us some more details please Smile?

Ineedalife · 14/02/2011 17:04

We might be able to help if you explain a little moreSmile.

dispondantandthensome · 14/02/2011 23:16

sorry for delay

my ds has several issues

latest thought is that he has processing issues as he does not seem to fit the typical aspergers / autism criteria

processing disorders espec his visual probs are appara mimicking spectrum symptoms tho

i get so confused and there is not much solid helo and advice is there its more what you can peice together................ over time..........

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mariamagdalena · 15/02/2011 19:35

Do not panic. What really matters is that you build a clear and complete picture of what your ds can and can't do, and which interventions are needed for him to reach his maximum potential. Which order to rank problems, whether to say 'traits' or Aspergers syndrome, the cause of communication problems... all of this is less important.

Diagnostic labels are useful for staff rather than parents (except sometimes for proving you're not losing the plot or for service eligibility). Because we know our children inside out. We know instinctively where to provide support, when they aren't understanding us, the situations which cause a meltdown. No diagnosis could match that.

It's the professionals who need a short, snappy signpost to point them in the right direction when working with our dc. And they need us to make sure they customise their approach to suit our particular children.

elliejjtiny · 15/02/2011 21:25

It does get really confusing and things like aspergers/autism commonly come with other things like dyslexia, dyspraxia and sensory issues, a bit like asthma, eczema and hayfever. I agree with maria though, these labels are more to help the proffessionals although they are proof that you're not mad/paranoid/overprotective etc

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