Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hi, Jane...You might want to look into Easter Seals, or March of Dimes and see what is available in your area...Or you could get on a local CA Autism group and Post a question, as I know our local groups are a plethora of knowledge...also what about the group Autism insurance information --- it's a Yahoo group as well....From what I've read they have many CA participants...they may know more as far as locally. Also you may qualify for grants, that you aren't aware of .....please look into that...I will too today and forward to you personally what I find. Also a neurologist is probably more likely to be covered by your insurance, and as long as it is a pediatric MD is more than qualified to help you and your little man. Sister's and Brother's --- Yes teasing--- I get what you are saying...it is really important that you establish boundaries as well as help them to understand why the boundaries are important...She is old enough to "get" what is wrong with her brother...there are some fantastic book out there regarding siblings and rivalry etc. Also there are books explaining Asperger's....take a look at Amazon and or your local library and see what you find. Sweet blessings...you sound like a good mommy...at least you are on the right track, as information is power... e Intro and questions Hi! This is my first post. I'm so glad I found this group!I have a 9 y/o son who was given an ADHD diagnosis when he was 6, butI'm convinced that he has Asperger's. He is a textbook version ofthe syndrome, although I'm still trying to figure out how to get himevaluated. My kids are on an HMO through Healthy Families (Cal. StateProgram) and no one seems to be able to tell me of a definitedirection to go. We had him in Speech at 4 through the Public Schoolbecause he was having a hard time finishing his sentences, I mentionedto the ST that he had a auditory processing problem, but she didn'tsee it and so that wasn't address. I also had OT evaluate him becausehe was soooo sensitive to touch (major problem with anything loose onhis body). They also found nothing. So no help from the school system.I have gotten some referrals from trusted people, but none them takeinsurance. I got a list of psychologist in my area that are on ourinsurance, but I don't know them from a hole in the wall, and I reallythink we need a specialist. But I'm not really sure what kind.What discipline is the most reliable to evaluate autism? Is it aNeuropsychologist? A psychologist? A Neurologist? Or some else?I can't seem to plug into the right "channel" without paying someoneexorbitant amounts of money that we don't have. Does anyone know whatkind of treatments are needed and whether insurance will cover them?Now for the behavior issues.We have a 7 y/o girl who's temperament and personality are the exactopposite of what my son needs. She is loud and touchy feely, he hatesloud and can't stand to be touched by her. She is always annoying himand when she knows she's annoying him or he pushes her away, she feelsrejected and responds by being more annoying. The battles are neverending. And they get pretty ruff with each other. I know a lot ofthem start because my son isn't perceiving what he intentions are oris missing or misinterpreting what is happening between them. Ihaven't talked to either of them about it. I have talked to themabout ADHD, but I'm not sure how much or what to tell them about autism.We went to a counselor at our church the other night and he didn'tseem to want to address the autistic issues at all, so was of no help.And it was only a one time deal. (I think he had a problem with ushomeschooling. ) Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hi,I have got the best diagnosis from a neurologist at a childrens hospital/office. I found his evaluation to target specific behavior questions and not so many general questions with multiple answers. The neurologist also set up my childs medicines and followed lab reports on his levels of meds. Sometimes a pediatrician has to request the initial appointment or you may need a referal for insurance reasons. The waiting list for neurology and evaluations in general seems to be very long. Its really difficult and frustrating as a parent to be so aware of our childs problems yet access to programs are designed more for specific diagnosis that almost always requires a specialist. A childrens hospital social worker can also tell you wich field and procedures and type of Doctors to seek to address specific testing/diagnostic needs. > > Hi! This is my first post. I'm so glad I found this group! > > I have a 9 y/o son who was given an ADHD diagnosis when he was 6, but > I'm convinced that he has Asperger's. He is a textbook version of > the syndrome, although I'm still trying to figure out how to get him > evaluated. My kids are on an HMO through Healthy Families (Cal. State > Program) and no one seems to be able to tell me of a definite > direction to go. We had him in Speech at 4 through the Public School > because he was having a hard time finishing his sentences, I mentioned > to the ST that he had a auditory processing problem, but she didn't > see it and so that wasn't address. I also had OT evaluate him because > he was soooo sensitive to touch (major problem with anything loose on > his body). They also found nothing. So no help from the school system. > > I have gotten some referrals from trusted people, but none them take > insurance. I got a list of psychologist in my area that are on our > insurance, but I don't know them from a hole in the wall, and I really > think we need a specialist. But I'm not really sure what kind. > > What discipline is the most reliable to evaluate autism? Is it a > Neuropsychologist? A psychologist? A Neurologist? Or some else? > > I can't seem to plug into the right " channel " without paying someone > exorbitant amounts of money that we don't have. Does anyone know what > kind of treatments are needed and whether insurance will cover them? > > Now for the behavior issues. > > We have a 7 y/o girl who's temperament and personality are the exact > opposite of what my son needs. She is loud and touchy feely, he hates > loud and can't stand to be touched by her. She is always annoying him > and when she knows she's annoying him or he pushes her away, she feels > rejected and responds by being more annoying. The battles are never > ending. And they get pretty ruff with each other. I know a lot of > them start because my son isn't perceiving what he intentions are or > is missing or misinterpreting what is happening between them. I > haven't talked to either of them about it. I have talked to them > about ADHD, but I'm not sure how much or what to tell them about autism. > > We went to a counselor at our church the other night and he didn't > seem to want to address the autistic issues at all, so was of no help. > And it was only a one time deal. (I think he had a problem with us > homeschooling.) > > Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! > > Jane > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hi I also have the same problem with fighting between my boy/girl 10 year old twins. My son has aspergers and obsessional compulsive disorder while his sister does not. She is touchy feely ect. and he is not. They get ruff have battles that seem to go into overtime. Its really stressful for me. I found that about the only thing they can do together is play with clay/playdough. I have to have some total distraction surprise on hand for those " had enough stress " days. I have plastic cookie cutters ect. and sometimes they fight over those. I found a really neat roller set that has shapes. Its called craft dough. I would make sure you have exact duplicate rollers or? for them and cans of clay or they may fight over color choices. It saves the battles,not the mess though. Seems to work good and its basically safe. I have them sit at the dining table/bar and make clay things. I also let them take pictures of what they made,lots of colorful snowmen..lol. I guess the main thing is keeping it simple. No playdough factories or anything that takes to much away from the clay. I dont offer it daily and keep it on hand for more emergent type days. -- In AutismBehaviorProblems , " forchrist4 " wrote: > > Hi! This is my first post. I'm so glad I found this group! > > I have a 9 y/o son who was given an ADHD diagnosis when he was 6, but > I'm convinced that he has Asperger's. He is a textbook version of > the syndrome, although I'm still trying to figure out how to get him > evaluated. My kids are on an HMO through Healthy Families (Cal. State > Program) and no one seems to be able to tell me of a definite > direction to go. We had him in Speech at 4 through the Public School > because he was having a hard time finishing his sentences, I mentioned > to the ST that he had a auditory processing problem, but she didn't > see it and so that wasn't address. I also had OT evaluate him because > he was soooo sensitive to touch (major problem with anything loose on > his body). They also found nothing. So no help from the school system. > > I have gotten some referrals from trusted people, but none them take > insurance. I got a list of psychologist in my area that are on our > insurance, but I don't know them from a hole in the wall, and I really > think we need a specialist. But I'm not really sure what kind. > > What discipline is the most reliable to evaluate autism? Is it a > Neuropsychologist? A psychologist? A Neurologist? Or some else? > > I can't seem to plug into the right " channel " without paying someone > exorbitant amounts of money that we don't have. Does anyone know what > kind of treatments are needed and whether insurance will cover them? > > Now for the behavior issues. > > We have a 7 y/o girl who's temperament and personality are the exact > opposite of what my son needs. She is loud and touchy feely, he hates > loud and can't stand to be touched by her. She is always annoying him > and when she knows she's annoying him or he pushes her away, she feels > rejected and responds by being more annoying. The battles are never > ending. And they get pretty ruff with each other. I know a lot of > them start because my son isn't perceiving what he intentions are or > is missing or misinterpreting what is happening between them. I > haven't talked to either of them about it. I have talked to them > about ADHD, but I'm not sure how much or what to tell them about autism. > > We went to a counselor at our church the other night and he didn't > seem to want to address the autistic issues at all, so was of no help. > And it was only a one time deal. (I think he had a problem with us > homeschooling.) > > Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! > > Jane > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Thanks, Was that Children's Hospital In LA? Re: Intro and questions Hi,I have got the best diagnosis from a neurologist at a childrens hospital/office. I found his evaluation to target specific behavior questions and not so many general questions with multiple answers. The neurologist also set up my childs medicines and followed lab reports on his levels of meds. Sometimes a pediatrician has to request the initial appointment or you may need a referal for insurance reasons. The waiting list for neurology and evaluations in general seems to be very long. Its really difficult and frustrating as a parent to be so aware of our childs problems yet access to programs are designed more for specific diagnosis that almost always requires a specialist. A childrens hospital social worker can also tell you wich field and procedures and type of Doctors to seek to address specific testing/diagnostic needs.>> Hi! This is my first post. I'm so glad I found this group!> > I have a 9 y/o son who was given an ADHD diagnosis when he was 6, but> I'm convinced that he has Asperger's. He is a textbook version of> the syndrome, although I'm still trying to figure out how to get him> evaluated. My kids are on an HMO through Healthy Families (Cal. State> Program) and no one seems to be able to tell me of a definite> direction to go. We had him in Speech at 4 through the Public School> because he was having a hard time finishing his sentences, I mentioned> to the ST that he had a auditory processing problem, but she didn't> see it and so that wasn't address. I also had OT evaluate him because> he was soooo sensitive to touch (major problem with anything loose on> his body). They also found nothing. So no help from the school system.> > I have gotten some referrals from trusted people, but none them take> insurance. I got a list of psychologist in my area that are on our> insurance, but I don't know them from a hole in the wall, and I really> think we need a specialist. But I'm not really sure what kind.> > What discipline is the most reliable to evaluate autism? Is it a> Neuropsychologist? A psychologist? A Neurologist? Or some else?> > I can't seem to plug into the right "channel" without paying someone> exorbitant amounts of money that we don't have. Does anyone know what> kind of treatments are needed and whether insurance will cover them?> > Now for the behavior issues.> > We have a 7 y/o girl who's temperament and personality are the exact> opposite of what my son needs. She is loud and touchy feely, he hates> loud and can't stand to be touched by her. She is always annoying him> and when she knows she's annoying him or he pushes her away, she feels> rejected and responds by being more annoying. The battles are never> ending. And they get pretty ruff with each other. I know a lot of> them start because my son isn't perceiving what he intentions are or> is missing or misinterpreting what is happening between them. I> haven't talked to either of them about it. I have talked to them> about ADHD, but I'm not sure how much or what to tell them about autism.> > We went to a counselor at our church the other night and he didn't> seem to want to address the autistic issues at all, so was of no help.> And it was only a one time deal. (I think he had a problem with us> homeschooling.) > > Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!> > Jane> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Thanks e, We're off to their basketball games but I'll keep checking! Jane Intro and questions Hi! This is my first post. I'm so glad I found this group!I have a 9 y/o son who was given an ADHD diagnosis when he was 6, butI'm convinced that he has Asperger's. He is a textbook version ofthe syndrome, although I'm still trying to figure out how to get himevaluated. My kids are on an HMO through Healthy Families (Cal. StateProgram) and no one seems to be able to tell me of a definitedirection to go. We had him in Speech at 4 through the Public Schoolbecause he was having a hard time finishing his sentences, I mentionedto the ST that he had a auditory processing problem, but she didn'tsee it and so that wasn't address. I also had OT evaluate him becausehe was soooo sensitive to touch (major problem with anything loose onhis body). They also found nothing. So no help from the school system.I have gotten some referrals from trusted people, but none them takeinsurance. I got a list of psychologist in my area that are on ourinsurance, but I don't know them from a hole in the wall, and I reallythink we need a specialist. But I'm not really sure what kind.What discipline is the most reliable to evaluate autism? Is it aNeuropsychologist? A psychologist? A Neurologist? Or some else?I can't seem to plug into the right "channel" without paying someoneexorbitant amounts of money that we don't have. Does anyone know whatkind of treatments are needed and whether insurance will cover them?Now for the behavior issues.We have a 7 y/o girl who's temperament and personality are the exactopposite of what my son needs. She is loud and touchy feely, he hatesloud and can't stand to be touched by her. She is always annoying himand when she knows she's annoying him or he pushes her away, she feelsrejected and responds by being more annoying. The battles are neverending. And they get pretty ruff with each other. I know a lot ofthem start because my son isn't perceiving what he intentions are oris missing or misinterpreting what is happening between them. Ihaven't talked to either of them about it. I have talked to themabout ADHD, but I'm not sure how much or what to tell them about autism.We went to a counselor at our church the other night and he didn'tseem to want to address the autistic issues at all, so was of no help.And it was only a one time deal. (I think he had a problem with ushomeschooling. ) Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 i know with my insurance you might can call them to see what dr are on your plan.and you can find a support group in your area that might be able to help.and you can find autism speak nad see what they have i hope this help you. becky Subject: Re: Intro and questionsTo: AutismBehaviorProblems Date: Saturday, August 9, 2008, 12:50 PM Thanks e, We're off to their basketball games but I'll keep checking! Jane Intro and questions Hi! This is my first post. I'm so glad I found this group!I have a 9 y/o son who was given an ADHD diagnosis when he was 6, butI'm convinced that he has Asperger's. He is a textbook version ofthe syndrome, although I'm still trying to figure out how to get himevaluated. My kids are on an HMO through Healthy Families (Cal. StateProgram) and no one seems to be able to tell me of a definitedirection to go. We had him in Speech at 4 through the Public Schoolbecause he was having a hard time finishing his sentences, I mentionedto the ST that he had a auditory processing problem, but she didn'tsee it and so that wasn't address. I also had OT evaluate him becausehe was soooo sensitive to touch (major problem with anything loose onhis body). They also found nothing. So no help from the school system.I have gotten some referrals from trusted people, but none them takeinsurance. I got a list of psychologist in my area that are on ourinsurance, but I don't know them from a hole in the wall, and I reallythink we need a specialist. But I'm not really sure what kind.What discipline is the most reliable to evaluate autism? Is it aNeuropsychologist? A psychologist? A Neurologist? Or some else?I can't seem to plug into the right "channel" without paying someoneexorbitant amounts of money that we don't have. Does anyone know whatkind of treatments are needed and whether insurance will cover them?Now for the behavior issues.We have a 7 y/o girl who's temperament and personality are the exactopposite of what my son needs. She is loud and touchy feely, he hatesloud and can't stand to be touched by her. She is always annoying himand when she knows she's annoying him or he pushes her away, she feelsrejected and responds by being more annoying. The battles are neverending. And they get pretty ruff with each other. I know a lot ofthem start because my son isn't perceiving what he intentions are oris missing or misinterpreting what is happening between them. Ihaven't talked to either of them about it. I have talked to themabout ADHD, but I'm not sure how much or what to tell them about autism.We went to a counselor at our church the other night and he didn'tseem to want to address the autistic issues at all, so was of no help.And it was only a one time deal. (I think he had a problem with ushomeschooling. ) Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hi,telling my children about autism and ocd I had to kind of figure out the underlying issues so I could explain to my children the effects of autism/ocd. I felt they should know about their brothers autism/ocd instead of making excuses. It seems my childrens main concern was more about " why doesnt he get in trouble " Even though all my children get the same outcome for fighting, how my autistic son percieves consequences and situations is so differant then my other childrens that they often feel its " unfair " treatment. They pick more fights when they see that I am monitoring him more close cause they feel its more attention he is getting or that I care more about him. They all like that limelight. I have talked to them in real simple terms. Like his hair feels hurt when you touch it because when you have autism it grows with special feelers. I then tell them in comparison its like whiskers on a fox to help you feel instead of looking. I try to find comparisons that explain what they may not understand. They seem more upset that their brother's behaviors are labeled weird by other children. Eventually they have questions and comments from peers. This seems to be a very stressful time for all my children. Its really hard to give them understanding that will get them through those times. I think they are better prepared with knowing the right words such as autism ect. They also had questions like " why does he have autism " I tell them Doctors are still trying to find out those answers. I pretty much give them simple facts and comparisons they can relate to. Still they go from battles to defending to distancing on a daily basis. I also feel that knowing the facts about their brother's autism/ocd will help them should they meet other children with disabilities. - In AutismBehaviorProblems , " tishannepatterson " wrote: > > Hi I also have the same problem with fighting between my boy/girl 10 > year old twins. My son has aspergers and obsessional compulsive > disorder while his sister does not. She is touchy feely ect. and he > is not. They get ruff have battles that seem to go into overtime. Its > really stressful for me. I found that about the only thing they can > do together is play with clay/playdough. I have to have some total > distraction surprise on hand for those " had enough stress " days. I > have plastic cookie cutters ect. and sometimes they fight over those. > I found a really neat roller set that has shapes. Its called craft > dough. I would make sure you have exact duplicate rollers or? for > them and cans of clay or they may fight over color choices. It saves > the battles,not the mess though. Seems to work good and its basically > safe. I have them sit at the dining table/bar and make clay things. I > also let them take pictures of what they made,lots of colorful > snowmen..lol. I guess the main thing is keeping it simple. No > playdough factories or anything that takes to much away from the > clay. I dont offer it daily and keep it on hand for more emergent > type days. > -- In AutismBehaviorProblems , > " forchrist4 " <chesshir@> wrote: > > > > Hi! This is my first post. I'm so glad I found this group! > > > > I have a 9 y/o son who was given an ADHD diagnosis when he was 6, > but > > I'm convinced that he has Asperger's. He is a textbook version of > > the syndrome, although I'm still trying to figure out how to get him > > evaluated. My kids are on an HMO through Healthy Families (Cal. > State > > Program) and no one seems to be able to tell me of a definite > > direction to go. We had him in Speech at 4 through the Public > School > > because he was having a hard time finishing his sentences, I > mentioned > > to the ST that he had a auditory processing problem, but she didn't > > see it and so that wasn't address. I also had OT evaluate him > because > > he was soooo sensitive to touch (major problem with anything loose > on > > his body). They also found nothing. So no help from the school > system. > > > > I have gotten some referrals from trusted people, but none them take > > insurance. I got a list of psychologist in my area that are on our > > insurance, but I don't know them from a hole in the wall, and I > really > > think we need a specialist. But I'm not really sure what kind. > > > > What discipline is the most reliable to evaluate autism? Is it a > > Neuropsychologist? A psychologist? A Neurologist? Or some else? > > > > I can't seem to plug into the right " channel " without paying someone > > exorbitant amounts of money that we don't have. Does anyone know > what > > kind of treatments are needed and whether insurance will cover them? > > > > Now for the behavior issues. > > > > We have a 7 y/o girl who's temperament and personality are the exact > > opposite of what my son needs. She is loud and touchy feely, he > hates > > loud and can't stand to be touched by her. She is always annoying > him > > and when she knows she's annoying him or he pushes her away, she > feels > > rejected and responds by being more annoying. The battles are never > > ending. And they get pretty ruff with each other. I know a lot of > > them start because my son isn't perceiving what he intentions are or > > is missing or misinterpreting what is happening between them. I > > haven't talked to either of them about it. I have talked to them > > about ADHD, but I'm not sure how much or what to tell them about > autism. > > > > We went to a counselor at our church the other night and he didn't > > seem to want to address the autistic issues at all, so was of no > help. > > And it was only a one time deal. (I think he had a problem with us > > homeschooling.) > > > > Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! > > > > Jane > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hi My son is seen at Childrens Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. Childrens hospitals had all the resources geared for special needs children. I am making a 3 hour commute now to Childrens/ Bridge in Tacoma Wa. I was not able to find a neurologist or specialists who could see children under 16years locally. Its worth the commute for us. Any Childrens Hospital near you would be your best starting point. > > > > Hi! This is my first post. I'm so glad I found this group! > > > > I have a 9 y/o son who was given an ADHD diagnosis when he was 6, > but > > I'm convinced that he has Asperger's. He is a textbook version of > > the syndrome, although I'm still trying to figure out how to get him > > evaluated. My kids are on an HMO through Healthy Families (Cal. > State > > Program) and no one seems to be able to tell me of a definite > > direction to go. We had him in Speech at 4 through the Public > School > > because he was having a hard time finishing his sentences, I > mentioned > > to the ST that he had a auditory processing problem, but she didn't > > see it and so that wasn't address. I also had OT evaluate him > because > > he was soooo sensitive to touch (major problem with anything loose > on > > his body). They also found nothing. So no help from the school > system. > > > > I have gotten some referrals from trusted people, but none them take > > insurance. I got a list of psychologist in my area that are on our > > insurance, but I don't know them from a hole in the wall, and I > really > > think we need a specialist. But I'm not really sure what kind. > > > > What discipline is the most reliable to evaluate autism? Is it a > > Neuropsychologist? A psychologist? A Neurologist? Or some else? > > > > I can't seem to plug into the right " channel " without paying someone > > exorbitant amounts of money that we don't have. Does anyone know > what > > kind of treatments are needed and whether insurance will cover them? > > > > Now for the behavior issues. > > > > We have a 7 y/o girl who's temperament and personality are the exact > > opposite of what my son needs. She is loud and touchy feely, he > hates > > loud and can't stand to be touched by her. She is always annoying > him > > and when she knows she's annoying him or he pushes her away, she > feels > > rejected and responds by being more annoying. The battles are never > > ending. And they get pretty ruff with each other. I know a lot of > > them start because my son isn't perceiving what he intentions are or > > is missing or misinterpreting what is happening between them. I > > haven't talked to either of them about it. I have talked to them > > about ADHD, but I'm not sure how much or what to tell them about > autism. > > > > We went to a counselor at our church the other night and he didn't > > seem to want to address the autistic issues at all, so was of no > help. > > And it was only a one time deal. (I think he had a problem with us > > homeschooling.) > > > > Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! > > > > Jane > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Jane-- What we did was to take our then 2year old son to a neurologist and received the PDD-NOS label (Autism lite I like to call it) We then got a second opinion from a child psychiatrist who when our son was almost three gave the autism diagnosis. We thgen switched doctors due to husband's insurance and found an awesome husband (ped. neuro) and wife(pediatrician) team and we are blessed. We live in Central Illinois and it is hard to find good MD's in the area. May God Bless you on your journey! Pam Subject: Intro and questionsTo: AutismBehaviorProblems Date: Saturday, August 9, 2008, 2:50 PM Hi! This is my first post. I'm so glad I found this group!I have a 9 y/o son who was given an ADHD diagnosis when he was 6, butI'm convinced that he has Asperger's. He is a textbook version ofthe syndrome, although I'm still trying to figure out how to get himevaluated. My kids are on an HMO through Healthy Families (Cal. StateProgram) and no one seems to be able to tell me of a definitedirection to go. We had him in Speech at 4 through the Public Schoolbecause he was having a hard time finishing his sentences, I mentionedto the ST that he had a auditory processing problem, but she didn'tsee it and so that wasn't address. I also had OT evaluate him becausehe was soooo sensitive to touch (major problem with anything loose onhis body). They also found nothing. So no help from the school system.I have gotten some referrals from trusted people, but none them takeinsurance. I got a list of psychologist in my area that are on ourinsurance, but I don't know them from a hole in the wall, and I reallythink we need a specialist. But I'm not really sure what kind.What discipline is the most reliable to evaluate autism? Is it aNeuropsychologist? A psychologist? A Neurologist? Or some else?I can't seem to plug into the right "channel" without paying someoneexorbitant amounts of money that we don't have. Does anyone know whatkind of treatments are needed and whether insurance will cover them?Now for the behavior issues.We have a 7 y/o girl who's temperament and personality are the exactopposite of what my son needs. She is loud and touchy feely, he hatesloud and can't stand to be touched by her. She is always annoying himand when she knows she's annoying him or he pushes her away, she feelsrejected and responds by being more annoying. The battles are neverending. And they get pretty ruff with each other. I know a lot ofthem start because my son isn't perceiving what he intentions are oris missing or misinterpreting what is happening between them. Ihaven't talked to either of them about it. I have talked to themabout ADHD, but I'm not sure how much or what to tell them about autism.We went to a counselor at our church the other night and he didn'tseem to want to address the autistic issues at all, so was of no help.And it was only a one time deal. (I think he had a problem with ushomeschooling. ) Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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