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Should I get my son re-evaluated?

My son was diagnosed with ASD last year at 4.5 years old. I have always questioned his diagnosis because I never suspected he ever had an issue until his preschool teacher showed some concern over his social skills. He was a happy, engaging, loving baby, always wanting cuddles and to be held, babbling, chatting, always very curious and wanting to learn, learn, learn. He never played with toys in an odd way, never had sleep issues, made good eye contact. He used to move his hands when in the car or pram, that was all.

I did all of the therapies with him last year just to cover "all the bases" because I just didn't know what he needed, yet we were given all of this funding, but after 6 months, all therapists let him go. He is in kindergarten now in a mainstream class with no teacher's aide. He has some lovely friends that he plays lots of fun and interactive games with, plays lots of imaginative games with his sister, his handwriting is beautiful and very neat, he's an avid reader, and he is very, very bright (his teacher gives him separate homework to challenge him).

He is not fussy with foods, is an excellent sleeper, does not follow any strict routines or rituals, and never has meltdowns, ever. He is loving, kind, affectionate and self-sacrificing. The only thing he does that represents an autistic trait is he shakes his hands when excited or nervous

Update:

ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Update 2:

My son was diagnosed by both a psychologist and a neuro psychologist.

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  • 5 years ago

    It could be worth getting a second opinion, diagnosing mental health disorders is not an exact process. Autism also seems to be over diagnosed in Western countries. Though if he's functioning fine in a main-stream class, it's probably unnecessary to waste the time and money getting him re-evaluated, unless you'd prefer it for your own peace of mind.

    Did the psychologists give him psychometric tests when he was evaluated? And did they observe him at school? What was the basis for their diagnosis?

  • 5 years ago

    Your son seems like everyone's dream child. When I get excited or nervous I pee, everyone has something. The doctor you went too sounds a little cooky and just wanted to give him a diagnosis.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Ur joking me right.

    A doctor is concerned that a four year old shakes their heads and hands when excited....I'm 24 and I still do that. I'm no retarded im excited.

    Stop taking your son to this doctor they sound beyond stupid. Your son seems fine.

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