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Just been diagnosed.

4littleavengers

Hello,

My 5 year old daughter was diagnosed on friday with aspergers it was only our second visit with the community pediatrician so i never expected to find out so soon i thought it would take longer. I knew in my heart that she would be diagnosed with aspergers yet i still feel shocked.

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  • It's not true that children don't "get labelled" any more as diagnoses are still given.  However, the way our local CAMHS have behaved it makes me wonder whether there is some secret edict from the government to avoid giving as many diagnoses as possible so that there is less demand on services.

    You could buy some PECS-style social stories (eBay has lots) for your daughter and try to find out what is prompting her reactions.  She may have sensory issues and the more you can do to help her with those the calmer she may become.

    Don't expect her to behave like a neurotypical child as she is not one.  Ask her what bothers her, and if she says she doesn't know, help her to understand what it is so that you can help and support her.

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  • It's not true that children don't "get labelled" any more as diagnoses are still given.  However, the way our local CAMHS have behaved it makes me wonder whether there is some secret edict from the government to avoid giving as many diagnoses as possible so that there is less demand on services.

    You could buy some PECS-style social stories (eBay has lots) for your daughter and try to find out what is prompting her reactions.  She may have sensory issues and the more you can do to help her with those the calmer she may become.

    Don't expect her to behave like a neurotypical child as she is not one.  Ask her what bothers her, and if she says she doesn't know, help her to understand what it is so that you can help and support her.

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