Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 > > I would like to know what testing�would be�used for a high school student with some autism traits? It depends on what his/her predominant symptoms are. Our son was a little younger (12yo), but we had neuropsychological, speech and occupational therapy evaluations done--all with people who specialize in autism. He is Asperger with developmental coordination disorder and anxiety. He's also seen a psychiatrist for the anxiety, and of course it all starts with an educational evaluation. For kids with more subtle or hard-to-diagnose symptoms, Texas Children's recommended the ADOS/ADI-R. That is an evaluation specifically for autism; it is probably the most detailed. There aren't a lot of people licensed to give it, and it is hard to find someone who takes your insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I think some of the diagnosticians would use the DSM4. I am old school. The testing I saw they had used at the school for this particular guy was Woodcock- III Test of Achievement and the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-Second Edition (WIAT-II). There were huge discrepencies between the two.There are problems with speech, social language. It seemed to me some other testing should of been done. I think going outside of the school for testing is the thing to do, although this particular student could be graduating in the spring. The information I would also use for future reference. Thanks for everyone's input. From: Gillis <susangillis0759@ yahoo.com>Subject: [Texas-Autism- Advocacy] diagnosingTo: "texas-autism- advocacy" <texas-autism- advocacy@ yahoogroups. com>Date: Sunday, December 14, 2008, 3:13 PM I would like to know what testing would be used for a high school student with some autism traits? Thank you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Here are the tests when we began our journey in 2002! VINELAND ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR SCALES (VABS) BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN (BASC) CHILDHOOD AUTISM RATING SCALE WECHSLER INTELLIGENCE SCALE FOR CHILDREN - III WOODCOCK-JOHNSON III TESTS OF COGNITIVE ABILITIES These were administered by a Psychologist because the school district found my son to be " typically devloping " even when he would fixate/perservate on unusual issues/items. Getting the school on board will be difficult if your child is passing/excelling academically. It is possible to unitlize the NCLB legislation to your advantage in certain areas. RtI is the response to intervention that will look at academics AND behaviors. You will want to look at the childs social abilities next. Is your child engaged with friends outside of school? Is your child part of a social network? Does your child speak of " friends " in school? Those kinds of questions. Our educational system still waits for kids to fail so any documentation you can provide will help. Good luck and feel free to email offline... mknottpen@... PS...my son was 7 in 2002 and he is now 13. > > I would like to know what testing would be used for a high school student with some autism traits? > > Thank you, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 What does it mean if your child tests positive for AD0S but main diagnosis is ADHD combined with expressive speech disorder as secondary diagnosis?Sent via BlackBerry by AT&TFrom: "r_woman2" Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:55:59 -0000To: <Texas-Autism-Advocacy >Subject: Re: diagnosing > > I would like to know what testing�would be�used for a high school student with some autism traits? It depends on what his/her predominant symptoms are. Our son was a little younger (12yo), but we had neuropsychological, speech and occupational therapy evaluations done--all with people who specialize in autism. He is Asperger with developmental coordination disorder and anxiety. He's also seen a psychiatrist for the anxiety, and of course it all starts with an educational evaluation. For kids with more subtle or hard-to-diagnose symptoms, Texas Children's recommended the ADOS/ADI-R. That is an evaluation specifically for autism; it is probably the most detailed. There aren't a lot of people licensed to give it, and it is hard to find someone who takes your insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 It means someone did not give the child the correct label of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Nagla > > > > I would like to know what testing�would be�used for a high school > student with some autism traits? > > It depends on what his/her predominant symptoms are. Our son was a > little younger (12yo), but we had neuropsychological, speech and > occupational therapy evaluations done--all with people who specialize > in autism. He is Asperger with developmental coordination disorder > and anxiety. He's also seen a psychiatrist for the anxiety, and of > course it all starts with an educational evaluation. For kids with > more subtle or hard-to-diagnose symptoms, Texas Children's recommended > the ADOS/ADI-R. That is an evaluation specifically for autism; it is > probably the most detailed. There aren't a lot of people licensed to > give it, and it is hard to find someone who takes your insurance. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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