ADOS - if it’s not ASD, can they advise otherwise?

[Upsider]

Hi,

DS (6) is having an ADOS but I’m not convinced he’s ASD. I’m happy to be proven wrong, but I wonder if it’s not ASD would the clinical psychologist that sees him be able to diagnose something different at the same point or would we need separate appointments? If it was ADHD/Anxiety for example would they just put that in the report or would it be more tests?

Hello, sorry I know this is nearly a year old but I wonder if you would update on how it went? My DS who’s 7 is having an ADOS next week (online!).

Hi,

DS was indeed diagnosed with ASD (with PDA). However we are now waiting for an ADHD assessment too. This info didn’t come from the ADOS or the professionals carrying it out, but from our paediatrician at the follow up.

Hope it goes well next week.

Hi @Upsider thanks so much for the update. Sorry it’s taken so long for you to also have the ADHD assessment, I hope you get that soon.

Was the ADOS in person? Did he have any observations in school or was it just the 1-2-1 ADOS appointment? I hope things are going well for you both.