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Recent content by Monica1

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    ASD diagnosis 1st visit neurologist

    We had our 1st neurologist appointment today for our 8yr old son. My husband and I met with the dr for about 40 minutes discussing his social struggles and anxiety. At the end of the conversation she said he has ASD. Then our son was called in and she spoke with him for about 10 minutes. At...
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    What to expect - 1st Neurologist appointment for 8yr old

    I'm in the US. I've looked all over online but almost all the info I find relates to children that are diagnosed at younger ages. I've been torn about even pursuing a diagnosis. It's not that I want a label. I just want to know how I can best help him.
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    What to expect - 1st Neurologist appointment for 8yr old

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    What to expect - 1st Neurologist appointment for 8yr old

    Thank you for the response. I guess I'm just nervous. When he had his first OT evaluation everything seemed fine but when we got into the car he burst into tears and said why can't I be normal? I don't want all these evals to crush his self esteem even further.
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    What to expect - 1st Neurologist appointment for 8yr old

    Hi, Im not sure where to start. My son began to struggle socially beginning in 1st grade. He has been in OT & PT for 15 months for fine and gross motor skill delays. He is currently in 2nd grade. At the 1st quarter conference his teacher brought up his autism??? I believe she thought I was...
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