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I can't come Mum and Dad are away and we gotta look after the horses

Thanks you two. Flora, that was interesting to hear your experience, thanks. Baggy, she's really upset as she just wanted an explanation for the way she is and feels that the doc is being dismissive. Its all a lot to take in at the moment. I think the doc is more interested in the bi polar than anything else and he has made his mind up that is what she has. I personally feel that she has more aspergers signs than bipolar and have even had to suggest better forms of medication for her. i.e he did not know how powerful risperidone was or that you could get it in liquid form! So I don't have an awful lot of faith in him really. Maybe I just can't accept the truth though. I just don't know

Ok we've been for the appointment. really don't think they have a clue about ASD. Can't work this one out, the doc said no she hasn't got Aspergers but..... IF she had been seen by them at 5,6or 7 years old then YES she would have had the diagnosis no problem! They said that she is nearly but not quite on the autistic spectrum Not sure what to do next, do I ask for a second opinion or what? My understanding of AS was that you don't grow out of it, just learn social skills and tactics to help overcome any problems, so to my mind she does fit on to the spectrum but has developed enough skills so that its not so obvious. What do you all think?

Thanks everyone! Appointments at 11.45. Fingers crossed!

Just had a phone call from the psyc..... got to get the results from the ADOS tomorrow!!! Think i'm pleased, but worried about the outcome at the same time!

Well done to Baggy and Suze's littl'uns! What do you suggest to celebrate Baggy? A virtual choccy cake or something more real?

Thats great Baggy! Try and relax now! <'> My positive is I got my last assignment back....... another 'B' grade

Fantastic news Hev!

<'> Elun,hope you get some more help soon. <'> Don't worry about ranting on here, we're all here to help and sympathise! If you can't say it how it is on here, where can you? Take care of yourself chuck <'>

Pleased he was found Hev. <'>

Have a great time, Fran

Feel free to add me too! Pm me for details if you want. Watch out for Baggy though she throws things at you!!!

Thanks everyone. It turned out to be about an hour instead of 3! From what she has told me I think they have had fun anyway. She had to teach the doc how to brush his teeth and was disgusted, said "don't you know how to brush your teeth yet? urgh!!" She then had to look at catrtoon pics and describe how the people were feeling and how she knew. She didn't have a clue about that or how she could tell if she was happy or sad. She had to choose 5 objects out of a bag and make up a story about them. That was a doddle for her. Then she got to play with some dolls and did a murder mystery story with them!!! She said when she had finished playing with them, she had to turn one over them over, the doc asked what she was doing and she told him " turning it over cos I don't like the way its looking at me" In the end she had to hide the doll under the chair cos she was convinced it was looking at her funny Her usual doc was in another room observing her through a one way mirror/window. She was supposed to retell a story to him, but refused declaring "I'm not standing and talking to him through that" So she told the doc in the room with her the story instead. Any way she had a great time which was good as she won't be worried if she has to go again. Just waiting to hear their conclusions now, they said they would be in touch 'soon' so hopefully it will be this week.

Got my daughters ADOS assessment this afternoon Hoping to fit in a quick ciggie break (or 2 ) 3 hours is a loooong ole time!

Wow what a great kid! Brought tears to my eyes

My Daughters the same. Her Grandfather died suddenly, when she was 10. When we told her she said "thats a shame he was a nice man" and that was it! It seems to be getting more pronounced with her now even though she is 14. If she hurts someone, she doesn't see the need to apologise because she hadn't done it on purpose. We keep telling her when she should apologise and why but she just becomes defensive, thinking we are getting at her and think she hurt them deliberately If someone hurts her though, she goes off it with them We try to use her feelings as a way of explaining other peoples feelings to her, but she just doesn't understand at all. Hope your littl'un continues to get better soon. <'>

Aw bless! Think those videos are the best contraceptive for our kids yet!!!

<'> Good luck Hev! <'> <'>

<'> Must be so sad for you. Take care and remember that what you are doing is for the best. <'>

Signed, sealed and delivered! Fingers crossed now!!

<'> bid <'>

<'> Baggy <'>

Have got the application form, just going to fill it in now! (heads off to find GCSE certificates from under the stairs!!)

<'> Enid <'>

Thanks everyone! It was the longest ride I've ever done in one go! Our RDA group is closing after 25 years and a new one has opened in the area, so I started off at Mum's where our group was based and cycled over to the new one to help raise some funds for them. The first 8 miles was nearly all uphill! Had one scary moment when iwas going at about 30 mph down hill and got a puncture in a back tyre! Thought I was a goner for a bit but managed to stop without falling off! Luckily my Hubby was following in the car and we managed to fix it and carry on. The new group didn't know what I was doing and they were so thrilled when I landed up and told them that I'd got �100 for them!