How Did You Get Dx...school Or Dr - Autism Spectrum Message Board

lpears123 · 02-12-2005, 07:48 AM

I am wondering how the best way to get a dx...I have the Fraser institute here in MN that deals strictly for autism but the waiting list is very long. I also have our school dist trying to get approval for more testing for asd and any ld's, I should know in a few weeks if it goes through...and it most likely will. Does anyone have an option on the best way to get a dx...He is going to a Physiatrist for adhd an ocd...but I am not sure about either dx now that I have been reading about Aspersers...so similar to adhd and ocd...Any options would be wonderful.

Thank you very much,
jakeysmom

smileyk · 02-12-2005, 09:15 AM

I'm not sure one way is "better" than another...I can tell you that the school district and the doctor use different eligibility criteria....a child can be diagnosed by a doctor but not in the school distrcit...cuz in the school it has to be educationally relevant. ....and it can work the other way too. Good luck to you!!

EJ'sMommy · 02-14-2005, 03:14 PM

My son was diagnosed by his doctor. Then he was sent to an evaluation institute.