What has the same traits as asd......but isn't?

[sweetteamum]

my son has lots of traits that indicate ASD. this is fine until he is assessed at school during a lesson and breaktime. They mention the sensory, his literal thinking, other traits, yet they have ruled ASD out as he initiated conversation and he had a 2 way conversation.

We had our appointment at camhs today and they say that the way i'm describing him, it indicates ASD/ADHD but they know the person who assessed him at school, and said she is well respected - which i know, as she picked up my DD's subtleties. So it doesn't look like that route is an option anymore.

I'm unsure where to turn or what I can do now

Ok. I think I've been convinced it can't be ASD.

The SALT was a really lovely lady and told me that DS's language is age appropriate, and in some instances he told her why he'd choose another option, which would of also fit.

I just don't understand it. Back to the drawing board I guess.