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is there any value in having a diagnosis

sparkle1968

My son aged 11, has increasingly obvious behaviour consistent with aspsrgers, is there any benefit to getting a diagnosis. A few examples- He couldnt understand why it wasn't ok to jump out on his brother at the top of the stairs, as his brother had surprised him in his bedroom earlier, he saw it as the same action.  Then could not understand why he was told off. The whole Margaret Thatcher,  witch song has him confused,  as I have to explain she wasn't actually a witch, even though he knows they are fiction. Also he struggles with simple things, if I ask him to put on a long sleaved top, to him sweaters, junpers, fleece etc are not ling sleaved tops, as this is not their name.  He is ver intuitive and bright, great at solving a problem and fantastic at art. His self esteem is very low, we go to great lengths to build him up, and one thing can push him backwards, and he will occasionally hit himself when he struggles or gets things wrong. should we get help and assessment or just carry on as we are. Anyine in a similar situation. Thanks

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  • In order for me to answer that question, you will have to provide some more information, as the behaviour you describe above, could be displayed in any 11 year old child, particularly the bit about him jumping on his brother. The witch thing could be a case of taking something literally, but on its own does add up to much - any 11 year old could possibly get confused by this. However, if it is part of a general inability to understand things, then this is more significant.

    The crucial question, regarding Aspergers, concerns whether or not he struggles with making and/or keeping friends, but particularly within his peer group.  Are his social interactions, in general, inappropriate for his age? Does he have any obsessions/rituals/a need for routine? Any intense and narrow interests? Is he clumsy in certain areas or does he struggle with some aspects of coordination? Is he anxious and nervous about small things in his environment such as lots of people or chaos?

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  • In order for me to answer that question, you will have to provide some more information, as the behaviour you describe above, could be displayed in any 11 year old child, particularly the bit about him jumping on his brother. The witch thing could be a case of taking something literally, but on its own does add up to much - any 11 year old could possibly get confused by this. However, if it is part of a general inability to understand things, then this is more significant.

    The crucial question, regarding Aspergers, concerns whether or not he struggles with making and/or keeping friends, but particularly within his peer group.  Are his social interactions, in general, inappropriate for his age? Does he have any obsessions/rituals/a need for routine? Any intense and narrow interests? Is he clumsy in certain areas or does he struggle with some aspects of coordination? Is he anxious and nervous about small things in his environment such as lots of people or chaos?

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