The Official Diagnosis

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I've been lurking here for quite a long time, and I guess it's time I became a little more active. My soon-to-be 9 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD/ODD about 2 years ago. I've been suspecting for quite awhile that there was more to it than "just" ADHD and based upon what I had heard and read thought he might have Asperger's. Well, tonight our BSC brought over the report from his most recent appointment with his psychologist, and the ADHD diagnosis has been changed to Asperger's -- still with the ODD. I'm having so many mixed emotions right now. I thought I'd actually be relieved when this day came because I had suspected it for so long and wanted him to be eligible for the social groups that he wasn't eligible for with the ADHD diagnosis because he needs them so bad. I'm not feeling very relieved. I'm actually having a hard time now dealing with the fact that my son falls into the autistic spectrum. It's not a horrible thing, I know, but it's just something I guess my brain needs to digest. Then, I'm mad that no one figured this out sooner. Would it have changed anything? I don't know, but maybe. And, I find myself questioning the whole thing. If someone could diagnose him with ADHD 4 months ago, how can he now "suddenly" have Asperger's? I know the diagnosis is very objective, and it's not like there's a "test" to give the correct answer. But, who's to say that in 4 more months they won't say it's something else? Sorry I'm rambling. Guess I'm using this as my therapy right now. Sorry! Anyway, just wanted to say hi since I'll probably be posting a little more now that I "officially" belong here. Thanks for letting me lurk for the time that I have. I've already learned so much from all of you and I'm sure there's a lot more I need to know.

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