skye Report post Posted September 4, 2009 Well after almost a year long journey The Multi Disiplinary Assessment meeting is here. September 9th! I am really nervous and I hope everything goes for the best. I am really worried about whether any of the professionals have actually spent enough time with DD for diagnosis. My main issue about the diagnosis is that in my area the ASD team will not discuss any problems or offer any support until diagnosis has been made. They did not send anyone into the school last year which made everything for us and DD a complete nightmare. I just really hope that they can make a desicion on the 9th and that we can start getting some much needed understanding and support. Fingers crossed for the best result! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted September 4, 2009 <'> <'> Thinking of you.I hope the MDA is helpful and enables you to obtain some more support.Karen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skye Report post Posted September 4, 2009 Thanks Karen. I will update the post to let everyone know how we get on. XO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariag Report post Posted September 4, 2009 Hi skye, i know this is a very nervous time for you, my eldest son is seeing the multi disciplinary team at the end of this month too. I've been here a couple of times with my other children and it is always nerve racking. The teams i have had dealings with have always been very professional and kind, so i am sure it will be fine! Thinking of you on the 9th. Maria x :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted September 4, 2009 Good luck Skye. <'> K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skye Report post Posted September 9, 2009 Hi, Everyone and thanks for the ongoing support. Just to let everyone know DD was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I believe in Calderdale, or as it was explained to me, they do not diagnose Asperger's Syndrome. When I asked about Asperger's I was told that alot of my daughter's behaviour could be researched into by reading about Aspergers. As far as they were concerned she was high functioning Autism Spectrum. They have already forwarded the documents to the ASD unit. SO, supposedly support is on the way. I am going to have a nap!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted September 9, 2009 Hi, Everyone and thanks for the ongoing support. Just to let everyone know DD was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I believe in Calderdale, or as it was explained to me, they do not diagnose Asperger's Syndrome. When I asked about Asperger's I was told that alot of my daughter's behaviour could be researched into by reading about Aspergers. As far as they were concerned she was high functioning Autism Spectrum. They have already forwarded the documents to the ASD unit. SO, supposedly support is on the way. I am going to have a nap!! <'> <'> <'> Take care it is a mixed up time on obtaining a diagnosis. I think that in some areas there is a trend to use ASD as a diagnosis rather than AS.Some professionals think that the AS label is confusing.In practice there is little difference between advice re HFA and AS so if you read up on AS I don't think you will go far wrong.Karen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skye Report post Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks Karen, Yeah I somewhat understood what he was saying about that. I have read just about everything going already! haha Well, I did have a year to figure it out. Finally that part is over. I just need to figure out, what now?? Thanks for all the support on the forum! Skye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mum of 3 Report post Posted September 9, 2009 Hi Skye, Just found this topic! G has also been DX with ASD today...yes, it was the same team. You've just explained what's been puzzling me all day, which is why he skirted around the issue of AS when I asked about this-they all looked at each other and sort of giggled, and he said they'd spent rather a long time talking about ASD/AS, but they were sticking with ASD. We've been doing this for a year now too. I keep wondering what's changed today??? What have I been waiting for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted September 9, 2009 Glad you finally got a result, Skye. Take care <'> K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites