I have a question about Autism...
My 13 yr old son; quite bright..but is diagnosed with mild depression and severe ADHD...
he does fit the characteristics of the ADHD; but the meds dont really help him..and he's getting
REALLY seen as an outcast at even youth group..he cannot deal with kids his age..and actually has
a hard time getting along with MOST kids unless they are older..not sure why...
Could there be a misdiagnosis of ADHD when he in fact has slight autistic probabilities? (did that make sense?? LOL)
anyway; I mean this is a "symptom" overview of Autism: (the bolded ones he does/has)
Difficulty mixing with other children;
No real fear of danger;
Tantrums: displays extreme distress for no apparent reason, -- he doesnt throw TANTRUMS persay; but I can
be talking to him and saying "next time could you do this" and he starts crying...not bawling..but crying and gets really irritated FAST!
Inappropriate giggling or laughing, -- SMIRKS big time..even when he is getting in trouble..and he says he cant help it..
May not want cuddling or act cuddly, -- quite the opposite..he's very very lovey
Noticeable physical overactivity or extreme underactivity; -- Unless I PUSH PUSH him to go to Taekwondo..he sits..SOMETIMES; he'll go outside..but its short
stents; like 10 - 15 min..
Little or no eye contact,
Works impulsively; often makes careless mistakes: work is sloppy, -- I'm his teacher; you have NO idea...the mistakes..omgosh..
Uneven gross/fine motor skills -- fine = handwriting?? yep! he just learned to ride a bike last yr..he was 12...
But here is the ADHD list...
Cannot talk or play quietly; disrupts others with talk or actions,
Difficult awaiting turn in games or activities, -- sometimes..
Engages in potentially dangerous activities,
Plays without normal caution or consideration of consequences,
Severe temper tantrums,
Interrupts, disrupts, talks and acts inappropriately,
When younger, difficulty accepting soothing or holding,
Always on the move, overactive, even during sleep,
Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly, -- sometimes
Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in school work or other activities,
Uneven gross/fine motor skills.
I mean is it POSSIBLE to have a double diagnosis??? is it worth talking to his counselor about???
everyone is just so quick to diagnose with adhd..ya know..here take a pill...
<sigh> as a mom..I get so saddened and discouraged...
My 13 yr old son; quite bright..but is diagnosed with mild depression and severe ADHD...
he does fit the characteristics of the ADHD; but the meds dont really help him..and he's getting
REALLY seen as an outcast at even youth group..he cannot deal with kids his age..and actually has
a hard time getting along with MOST kids unless they are older..not sure why...
Could there be a misdiagnosis of ADHD when he in fact has slight autistic probabilities? (did that make sense?? LOL)
anyway; I mean this is a "symptom" overview of Autism: (the bolded ones he does/has)
Difficulty mixing with other children;
No real fear of danger;
Tantrums: displays extreme distress for no apparent reason, -- he doesnt throw TANTRUMS persay; but I can
be talking to him and saying "next time could you do this" and he starts crying...not bawling..but crying and gets really irritated FAST!
Inappropriate giggling or laughing, -- SMIRKS big time..even when he is getting in trouble..and he says he cant help it..
May not want cuddling or act cuddly, -- quite the opposite..he's very very lovey
Noticeable physical overactivity or extreme underactivity; -- Unless I PUSH PUSH him to go to Taekwondo..he sits..SOMETIMES; he'll go outside..but its short
stents; like 10 - 15 min..
Little or no eye contact,
Works impulsively; often makes careless mistakes: work is sloppy, -- I'm his teacher; you have NO idea...the mistakes..omgosh..
Uneven gross/fine motor skills -- fine = handwriting?? yep! he just learned to ride a bike last yr..he was 12...
But here is the ADHD list...
Cannot talk or play quietly; disrupts others with talk or actions,
Difficult awaiting turn in games or activities, -- sometimes..
Engages in potentially dangerous activities,
Plays without normal caution or consideration of consequences,
Severe temper tantrums,
Interrupts, disrupts, talks and acts inappropriately,
When younger, difficulty accepting soothing or holding,
Always on the move, overactive, even during sleep,
Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly, -- sometimes
Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in school work or other activities,
Uneven gross/fine motor skills.
I mean is it POSSIBLE to have a double diagnosis??? is it worth talking to his counselor about???
everyone is just so quick to diagnose with adhd..ya know..here take a pill...
<sigh> as a mom..I get so saddened and discouraged...
