OT Confused about Diagnosis

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Oh, I relate to this post. My son (5 1/2) is borderline Aspergers,

extremely bright and verbal. I've had many professionals tell me he

definitely doesn't have Asperger's; others say he does. And, now that

he's improving because of interventions such as the diet, occupational

therapy and perhaps the plain old passage of time and maturity, he's

looking less Aspie.

I'm grateful that his issues are mild--I'm confident that he'll do okay

in life. But the shadow cases are hard on parents, too. Your child's

issues look more like bad parenting to some than a disorder. The

uncertainty is awful. You start to doubt your sanity if you feel your

son has a problem and certain paid professionals who are supposed to be

don't.

And your child needs much the same services, usually, as a kid with a

more severe expression. Fight for the services you think your daughter

needs. I think the variety of opinions is very common, esp. with

borderline kids.

Shannan

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