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Early days in assesment

littlewren

I posted a few weeks back regarding the issues my son has and over the last week he has begun the journey to diagnosis. We are getting some conflicting views from the Dr and Hv - the hv says because he is affectionate and spoke to her at the meeting it isnt autism but probably a behavoural issue that needs addressing. My Dr agreed that he could be very intelligent and manipulative with anxiety issues but did display some autistic symptoms. I had always felt they should be looking at mild aspergers and OCD but I guess we wont know until he is assessed. 

I have a couple questions which I hope you can help with. I totally understand that the initial referal appointment can take some time is there an average wait time? Also the Dr mentioned that the whole family would most likely need to be present for some of his assessment which includes my 7yr old daughter. I am wondering what would be the best way to explain this to her? I dont want her worrying and its hard to explain to adults what my son 'might' have let alone a child. 

Any advice is always appreciated. x

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  • "the hv says because he is affectionate and spoke to her at the meeting it isnt autism but probably a behavoural issue that needs addressing. My Dr agreed that he could be very intelligent and manipulative with anxiety issues but did display some autistic symptoms."

    The HV doesn't know what they are talking about.  It's perfectly possible to be autistic and affectionate, and unless someone is a non-verbal autistic it's also normal that they would be able to speak to someone!

    Anxiety is frequently co-morbid with autism/Asperger's.

    Don't give up, do your research on Google, you will find a lot out there, and Tony Attwood's books offer a lot of useful information too, some of which can be found online.

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  • "the hv says because he is affectionate and spoke to her at the meeting it isnt autism but probably a behavoural issue that needs addressing. My Dr agreed that he could be very intelligent and manipulative with anxiety issues but did display some autistic symptoms."

    The HV doesn't know what they are talking about.  It's perfectly possible to be autistic and affectionate, and unless someone is a non-verbal autistic it's also normal that they would be able to speak to someone!

    Anxiety is frequently co-morbid with autism/Asperger's.

    Don't give up, do your research on Google, you will find a lot out there, and Tony Attwood's books offer a lot of useful information too, some of which can be found online.

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