We've been working our way through the assessment procedures for autism for the last two years for my youngest dd. She has had screenings, visit to school by an ed psych and occupational therapy. After the last observations in school by the ed psych the report stated that she needed to be seen further and next week we have a hospital appointment with another ed psych. It seems this is the person who makes the decisions on the diagnosis. I'm feeling a bit nervous about the appointment and am done ring. If anyone has any suggestions on what kind of things might happen.
Dd really dislikes discussing her difficulties (she's 8) although has slowly come around to the idea that perhaps her brain works a bit differently. I'm thinking of bringing her favourite pokemon encyclopaedia along which will help keep her happy. She is a very polite and sweet child and tries ever so hard to fit in but I hope they will see through that. The previous report did pick up on most of her difficulties and quirks. School haven't been overly helpful as she masks quite well in school and is very bright and good academically.