Monday, February 11, 2013

First Meeting with the Autism Center

Today was our first meeting with the Autism Center that will be doing Thomas' ASD evaluation. The meeting was for Josh and myself to meet the doctor, go over our questionnaires, and discuss out main concerns. The doctor was so warm and receptive, and we felt really comfortable with him, and with our decision to go with that center.

The next part of the evaluation starts next Wednesday. Thomas will have two 1-hour appointments over two days, one for cognitive evaluation, and the second for diagnostic evaluation. After those are done, Josh and I will meet with the doctor again to go over the results. A diagnosis for Thomas will be contingent on at least one other set of testing that we will have done elsewhere, but we will be heading in some direction within the next couple of weeks.

It is both an exciting and scary time in our home right now. Adding to Thomas' alphabet soup wasn't something I wanted to do, but in order to get the help he needs we have to have the correct diagnosis. I hate the idea that he will be labelled for the rest of his childhood, at least, but it is necessary.

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