Guest guest Posted July 16, 2001 Report Share Posted July 16, 2001 Hi Lynne, Your son sounds a lot like my son,(now 15) and the way he was at 6. He has an autism diagnosis, and later got an additional OCD and Tourette's diagnosis. He has a lot of sensory issues too. Sounds line PDD/NOS diagnosis might be what they will come up with so that he is eligible fr services, though. Is he receiving services through your school system without too many hassles? Main reason to get a diagnosis that they will accept is for services, otherwise, hate to say it, but it doesn't really matter in the end if the treatment plan is the same. My younger child who has a PDD/NOS diagnosis (girl, 9) has as her main symptom apraxia. I am beginning to see some aggresive behaviors that are new (and scary) and could be pre-puberty hormonal issues, or something more. The reason she was given a PDD diagnosis was really to get services, without that the schools wouldn't provide the intense programs she needed. An Asperger's diagnosis seems to be trickier, the school systems often don't understand it, although it is certainly legitimate. Asperger's is also more difficult in my state to be declared eligible for services from the DMR (Dept. of Mental Retardation, in MA, all individuals with developmental disabilities are serviced through this agency, whether MR or not) not that this is a big deal at your child's age anyway. I don't know anyone in your area, but a good developmental pediatrician to look at all these diagnoses would be in order. I suggest you contact the local chapter of the ARC and ask for a referral there. If you can't find one, email me, or ask here and I will contact the local Autism Support center (I am on the parent board there) to see if they have any referral for your area. Kennedy Kreiger has a great reputation for speech issues, what did you think? Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2001 Report Share Posted July 16, 2001 Judy, what or who is Kennedy Kreiger, please? Thanks. Vera > > Kennedy Kreiger has a great reputation for speech issues, what did you > think? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2001 Report Share Posted July 16, 2001 Kennedy Kreiger center is in Baltimore, it is the closest teaching hospital to the person who was in VA that I am aware of for kids like ours. While I am sure there are others, this one is renowned. They are great with speech and language issues and diagnoses. JD >Judy, what or who is Kennedy Kreiger, please? Thanks. Vera > > Kennedy Kreiger has a great reputation for speech issues, what did you > think? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2001 Report Share Posted July 16, 2001 Thank you for taking the time to respond.. Since my last email to you I've gone to a search engine to look them up. They seem quite complete in what they do & from their site, appear to have well qualified professional staff. Thanks again. V > Kennedy Kreiger center is in Baltimore, it is the closest teaching hospital > to the person who was in VA that I am aware of for kids like ours. > While I am sure there are others, this one is renowned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 just wanted to say hi there to ya all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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