board Report post Posted March 11, 2006 hello went to the hospital yesterday for 2 hours when we frinished they said to come back on the 12 of april for diagnosis what will happen do they tell you or will it be writen down or both it is driveing me mad waiting how did you feel when they told you and if they say there is nothing wrong dose that mean it me that is making her like this when they frist seen them they said they throught she was autistic mybe asd but dont know were on the spectrum i dont know just so worried and i would just lije to say thank you for all the help i have had from the very nice people on here i dont know what i would have done with out you all the best to you jill ps the best peple to ask are the peple liveing it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shell Report post Posted March 12, 2006 when steven got his dx the doctor told us but had also written a report to the gp and gave us a copy of it so that we had something for our records hope this helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elun1 Report post Posted March 12, 2006 Hi My ds was diagnosed 2 yrs ago when he was 2 and a half. We went for one long appt with a team made up of paediatrician, Speech and Language therapist and a clinical psychologist. They observed him and talked to me in detail. They then called me in and said that they were all of the opinion that he was autistic and this would be confirmed one month later in another appointment with another Paediatrician who is the local autism specialist. They didn't say exactly where he would be on the spectrum (although I was desperate to know this!) but siad at best moderate/severe and 2 yrs on they were right. This describes him well. He also has Severe Learning Difficulties. I really feel for you. Even 2 yrs on the whole experience was like a nightmare. It does get easier with time but it's a long learning process and you need to be very patient with yourself and to get as much support as you can. If you've been left feeling unsure of things then I would phone and say that it was very difficult to take it all in and ask exactly what will happen next, and when. Also ask how they are going to support your child (e.G educationally) and for information of all the services available to you. Take care of yourself, Elun xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
