Wow!
I knew when I first started reading about autism and PDD disorders that sometimes a diagnosis could be tricky. But this is ridiculous!
Bray has now been to a neurologist, a pediatrician that specializes in developmental disorders, 2 occupational therapy evaluations and 1 speech evaluation. His hearing test is tomorrow, which I'm pretty confident will show no problems. Next Wednesday is an eye exam, as I'm now in anal retentive mode. I'll just check everything else before this or that doctor wants it done.
So far we have:
Neurologist at Children's Hospital: PDD-NOS
Occupational Therapist at CH: Sensory Processing Disorder
Pediatrician: Anything BUT PDD-NOS, "Sweet is not a word that anyone would use to describe a typical autistic child, and your son is an absolutely sweet boy."
OT here in town: Sensory processing disorder, with tactile and auditory being the most effected. Is confused by the PDD-NOS label again someone else called him "sweet".
Speech here in town: Definate language issues, consistant with autism. He show a skill or two in all categories. In 9-12 months he did 75% of the expected "skills". In 12-18 months he did 50%. In 18-24 months he did 25%.
So as of today, I have a 21 month old boy that does not talk except for a few words. (Daddy, Hi, Bye, Train, Kitty) Tantrums are frequent, but from what I gather not anywhere near as explosive or prolonged as some can be. Social interaction is amazing, as he will make eye contact... but refuses to interact with children. Loves adults, and given the choice will sit in an adults lap instead of playing with toys near other children.
I have a dianosis of autism, and yet another MD who refuses to put that label on him. I have 2 therapists in the same building who don't agree.
Lord Almighty! How in the hell do I get anything done!
