Guest guest Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi All, So after over a year of trying to get doctors to help us understand our now 3 year old (almost 4) son, we had a psychiatrist diagnose him today with PDD- NOS. I am still very confused as to whether this DX is considered Autism? I ask because I re-opened my son's case from our local regional center at the advice of the school nurse when we were going thru the IEP process. The regional center just called me last week after receiving the school's assessments, reports & IEP. He qualified for special Ed services under " autistic-like " characteristics. The regional center case worker told me she would conduct an intake interview on March 5th and the regional center's psychologists will assess him in April to see if he has autism. She stated the only way the regional center would accept him now that he's over 3, is if he is diagnosed with autism. If anyone can direct me to where I can get reliable information on the differences or similarities of autism & PDD- NOS? Is the DSM IV online? I have been trying to wrap my head around all this for over a year & there seems to be " secret " info doctors or organizations know but won't volunteer that info due to budgets or whatever other red tape. Thank you all in advance for any advice! Gladys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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