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What is the difference between Asperger Syndrome and ASD Level 1?

Arran

A 14 year old has been identified as having suspected AS by a police officer following a long a circuitous route starting with a Prevent referral at his secondary school.

It was reported back to his secondary school but they no longer recognise AS as a condition as they have gone down the DSM-5 ASD route. The school also does not accept that he has ASD - even at Level 1 - as he does not meet either of two criteria:

1. A noticeable speech and language delay - either currently or at any time since starting primary school.

2. Behind academically in the main subjects - English language, maths, science.

His mother stressed to the school that two criteria of AS are:

1. No noticeable speech and language delay.

2. Average or above average academically in the main subjects.

He is of quite high academic ability, most notably in maths, science, computer science, and geography.

What is the difference between Asperger Syndrome and ASD Level 1?

Is a noticeable speech and language delay and being behind academically in the main subjects essential criteria for an ASD Level 1 diagnosis?

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  • I'm a bit gobsmacked that the school think it's up to them to diagnose and decide what to recognise or not.

    Asperger's is now part of ASD as Martin points out and speech delay is not part of the criteria. And being behind academically isn't either. A lot of people with ASD are high IQ and performing well academically. 

    Well done that police officer for spotting potential signs, but clearly he can't diagnose either. If you think he could be right, start with your GP. Tell him/her why you think it may be a possibility and he/she will make the necessary referrals. If that ends up in a diagnosis an EHC plan at school might be in order, which the school have no choice but to recognise.

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  • I'm a bit gobsmacked that the school think it's up to them to diagnose and decide what to recognise or not.

    Asperger's is now part of ASD as Martin points out and speech delay is not part of the criteria. And being behind academically isn't either. A lot of people with ASD are high IQ and performing well academically. 

    Well done that police officer for spotting potential signs, but clearly he can't diagnose either. If you think he could be right, start with your GP. Tell him/her why you think it may be a possibility and he/she will make the necessary referrals. If that ends up in a diagnosis an EHC plan at school might be in order, which the school have no choice but to recognise.

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