My daughter's school psychologist wants to have my daughter labeled as autistic (high functioning). She already has been diagnosed with ADHD by a psychologist that I hired and sensory integration dysfunction (mostly auditory) by the school occupational therapist.
2007-02-08 01:52:26 · 2 answers · asked by mmahoney381 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I would try going to a Dr. like the previous poster advised. I think that you can have the SI dysfunction w/o autism. Is she social? Can she read social cues? These are things you may need to investigate.
One other thing. We tried AIT (Berard Method) and found that it really helped our children.
Good luck!
2007-02-08 04:14:45 · answer #1 · answered by MitoMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to give you a list of reasons why she thinks your daughter is on the spectrum...My son is but we took him to a private Dr before we sought advice from the school. Take this Dr's list, and compare it with your own research, and if it doesn't add up seek a second opinion. The worst thing that could happen is that you will be armed with more information and a better understanding of what needs to be done.
2007-02-08 02:08:25 · answer #2 · answered by littleredhen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋