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Recent content by Bernadette

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    Criteria Not Met

    Yes, in my son's case he has limited eye contact and facial expressions. But they said he didn't meet the criteria in A2 because he was able to gesture..
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    Criteria Not Met

    Yes, I feel like they negated some of his symptoms as well when matching to the DSM criteria. I told him he is sensitive to loud noises and doesn't wear certain clothing, struggles with the feeling of socks to the point he is in tears over how uncomfortable they are. But then said he has no hypo...
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    Criteria Not Met

    We had an initial intake with her. She then did a cognitive assessment with him. I then came back and did a Vineland with her and ADI-R. Then he came back for an ADOS with her while the clinical psych and an OT observed through a mirror. Then they had him come back again for a play based...
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    Criteria Not Met

    I self referred based on my own instinct, I've also had a previous teacher and teacher aide gently mention the possibility of him having ASD. Also family members who've mentioned it as well. No other diagnosis, just that perhaps it's anxiety.
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    Criteria Not Met

    No, we are in Australia. It's next to impossible to get an ADOS done for free. This one cost us $700 as it was performed by a provisional psych and overseen by a clinical psych.
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    Criteria Not Met

    Hi all, I am a mother of 2 boys. My youngest was diagnosed last year ASD Level 2 and a mild cognitive impairment. My eldest is 8 and I've suspected since he was 1.5yrs that he may also be autistic. Background: late speech and language, had no interest in peekaboo, pattycake games etc. No...
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