[technigal]

So my 8 year old Aspie is not an Aspie anymore. We had a 2 hour pdoc appointment with him and his list of disorders include: ADHD, GAD, Developmental Coordination Disorder. Not what we were expecting to hear (the ADHD part) but as the doctor went over things with us we could totally see where the ADHD is effecting his life. It was a bit of a light bulb moment. Now that we have a diagnosis we can work on helping him deal with things.

[The_little_didgee]

Was your son officially diagnosed with Asperger's? If he did, his developmental history would support it. I find it a bit odd that the diagnosis no longer applies.

I'm glad you got some answers.

[technigal]

Originally Posted by The_little_didgee

Was your son officially diagnosed with Asperger's? If he did, his developmental history would support it. I find it a bit odd that the diagnosis no longer applies.

I'm glad you got some answers.

The first doctor did not spend much time with him, just went on the notes of his T. Robbie does have social issues but that can be attributed to the ADHD. I think the other pdoc looked at my son's academic testing (his IQ is in the 99.9%) and figured that it was Aspergers due to the intelligence and my husband has Aspergers, but he never put it in his notes, just told us verbally. The pdoc today looked at all the testing done in the last 18 months plus did a bunch of testing and talking today. Robbie could not sit still for even 2 minutes, the pdoc went through all the criteria and ADHD fits perfectly while Aspergers didn't. I think the Aspergers was a misdiagnosis.

[The_little_didgee]

ADHD has a lot in common with Asperger's. Things like repetitive behaviors/play are not part of the developmental history. E.g., spinning or lining up toys

People with ADHD understand social cues, but their short attention span and impulsivity prevents them from processing that information and responding to it appropriately. A person with Asperger's has trouble interpreting social cues, but for a different reason. They see the movement of the face, but don't understand what it conveys. It is as if they are programmed to observe and see details in the physical world, rather than human behavior.

I hope that wasn't too much.

Asperger Didgee

[Starling.]

I hope having the correct diagnosis for you son helps you to move forwards with getting him more appropriate help. It sounds like quite a lot to take in!

[technigal]

Originally Posted by The_little_didgee

ADHD has a lot in common with Asperger's. Things like repetitive behaviors/play are not part of the developmental history. E.g., spinning or lining up toys

People with ADHD understand social cues, but their short attention span and impulsivity prevents them from processing that information and responding to it appropriately. A person with Asperger's has trouble interpreting social cues, but for a different reason. They see the movement of the face, but don't understand what it conveys. It is as if they are programmed to observe and see details in the physical world, rather than human behavior.

I hope that wasn't too much.

Asperger Didgee

That was perfect Didgee. A little mad at the first pdoc but now we can get the proper supports in place for Robbie.

Originally Posted by Starling.

I hope having the correct diagnosis for you son helps you to move forwards with getting him more appropriate help. It sounds like quite a lot to take in!

We knew that he had Developmental Coordination Disorder, just not the fancy name for gross/fine motor delays. We also knew about the anxiety it was the ADHD that was a bit surprising. We weren't expecting it as no one had mentioned it as a possibility in the past. When the doctor would start to describe an ADHD behaviour we knew it fit. So now I am doing research to find out the best way to help our little guy.

[foreverlonely]

Originally Posted by technigal

So my 8 year old Aspie is not an Aspie anymore. We had a 2 hour pdoc appointment with him and his list of disorders include: ADHD, GAD, Developmental Coordination Disorder. Not what we were expecting to hear (the ADHD part) but as the doctor went over things with us we could totally see where the ADHD is effecting his life. It was a bit of a light bulb moment. Now that we have a diagnosis we can work on helping him deal with things.

That's great that you have a diagnosis. I know from raising my son and new information is welcomed and really is beneficial to helping him . Knowledge is power when raising children who need our understanding and full attention. I hope everything is progressing well for your family

[technigal]

Originally Posted by foreverlonely

That's great that you have a diagnosis. I know from raising my son and new information is welcomed and really is beneficial to helping him . Knowledge is power when raising children who need our understanding and full attention. I hope everything is progressing well for your family

So far things have been going well. A little worried about his med increase as he is already having sleep issues. I am jumping through hoops so that he can take his medication at lunch time at school. His teachers have already noticed an improvement in behaviour so that is good.