Just had our appointment through for DS1s ADOS appointment. (what does ADOS stand for? Autism Disorder something?)
History briefly:
Foundation Stage profile said he completed everything but his social side - which was that of a 3-4 year old. As a parent I had noticed the difference between him and his brother and peers, which is becoming even more evident 15 months on
Saw Paed last October, who said "DS has significant difficulties in his social communication and interaction skills. Development assessment today showed his skill level was normal in all areas, however his hand and eye coordination skills and performance skills were better than his locomotor and personal social skills"
SALT was seen in July for a Social Communication Diagnostic Assessment. He did the CCC 2 and his scores were 59 for General Communication Composite and -30 for Social Interaction Deviance Composite. They have written " The scores therefore borderline suggestive of autistic spectrum disorder but his Social Interaction Deviance Composite fell in the abnormal range. This profile can be frequently seen in children with Asperger's Syndrome" They also wrote "From observation and parental report it is evident that DS is a complex little boy with significant difficulties in respect of his social understanding and communication".
So this report has gone back to the Paed, hence the appointment on the 22nd November for his ADOS appointment and the 28th for my feedback.
What should happen in an ADOS appointment? What kind of outcome am I looking for?
I have joined some groups, and am fairly sure he has Aspergers from various traits he has and managing his behaviour. He is 6. But I'm now very nervous about what happens next - that I may be brushed off, that I'm pushing for something I shouldnt. I get a mixed response from teachers and parents as to his behaviour (some you can tell blame me and parenting and say there is nothing wrong) and I cant help but doubt myself.
Just wanted some advice really!