the special education director at the school to determine if a reevaluation is necessary to determine if this is the cause. Retaining information can be handled in pretty much the same way in either case. You may consider the following to help your child retain what he learns:...keep ...
the special education director at the school to determine if a reevaluation is necessary to determine if this is the cause. Retaining information can be handled in pretty much the same way in either case. You may consider the following to help your child retain what he learns:...keep ...
The primary focus of this group is for parents of kids diagnosed with Aspergers. Adults with same will be allowed to attend meetings, but the kids will be the top priority, as the adults already have a support group in the area, AGUA (see below). Jim Devine Call: 310-202-6546 (home...
Somehow, The Scientist figured this out years before we knew anything about Asperger’s and has learned to recognize when I’m nearing my limit, sometimes before I do. If we have guests staying with us for a few days, he makes a point to build time alone for me into the schedule. If...
So….you’ve decided to pursue an evaluation by the CST. Now it is time to do your homework!To make the most of the IEP process, it is vital that you do adequate preparation. You are the expert on your child and must stand as his staunchest advocate. So, be sure to cover these ...
He or she can refer you to a mental health professional or other specialist for further evaluation. A specialist will do a thorough “psychosocial” evaluation of your child. This includes a careful history of when symptoms were first noticed, the development of motor skills and language patterns...
Asperger's Syndrome is gone; evaluation is now based on a list of 3 degrees of severity of Autism/ASD. Click here for help from a mom of two autistic children and who is autistic herself.
Up next:Adult ASD Evaluation – The Diagnostic Interview Let’s get the hard part out there first: I lack empathy. By lack, I don’t mean a complete absence of empathy; I have an empathy deficiency. If most adults are “doing empathy” at the calculus level, I’m still in Algebra II...
Getting Evaluated for Autism.If you suspect that your child may be autistic, consult with a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, a child psychiatrist, or a psychologist with expertise in autism. The evaluation typically involves observing your child and talking to you about their development, su...