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Early Development Questionnaire

JMcGregor

Hi all

Well im on the waiting list for assessment, due in November sometime - so not too bad.  As part of it they have sent a early development questionnaire for my mum to complete.  It was quite interesting, her answers basically outlined me being a loner, not looking or needing friends and never communicating if i was upset or ill.  She noted though that development wise i was on par with what she would expect, such as learning to talk/walk at the normal times etc.  Just wondered if this is consistent with the spectrum?

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  • Early developmental delay is not the only thing to look at - my mum completed the questionnaire in much the same way, as she did not observe any delay. The key thing here is that she didn't notice if I was delayed in social ability...because my mum is incredibly like me i.e. probably is also on the spectrum, so "not wanting to interact much with others" was normal behaviour from her perspective. I did then get them to send the questionnaire to my sister, who is no way on the spectrum. That really helped because she had a better view of what I did that was "normal" and what was not, when we were growing up together. So, don't be afraid to get other family members to fill in the questionnaire too, it will most likely help your case.

  • in reply to seekeraftertruth

    Thanks, well my sister is coming along with me in the day to be asked questions, the trouble is she's 6 years older than me and has already said she can't really remember anything about our childhood, and I don't really have anything to do with her or the rest of my family as an adult, so not entorent sure how much help shell be. Her daughter though is being assessed for autism and has many of the issues I now deal with

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  • in reply to seekeraftertruth

    Thanks, well my sister is coming along with me in the day to be asked questions, the trouble is she's 6 years older than me and has already said she can't really remember anything about our childhood, and I don't really have anything to do with her or the rest of my family as an adult, so not entorent sure how much help shell be. Her daughter though is being assessed for autism and has many of the issues I now deal with

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