Danielismyname wrote:
PDD-NOS is a part of the spectrum. This can include "mild" Asperger's.
Perhaps his social reciprocation isn't too bad; some children with AS can "lecture" adults, but that's usually it. If he can interact with the professionals without too much difficulty as they assess him, they'll probably say that he's too high-functioning for AS [no matter his repetitive behaviors].
I think you've got it. This was the reason he didn't get Asperger diagnosis he was "quite appropriate" when conversing with evaluator despite his perseverating on his lap top in the car and wanting to return to it.
Unfortunately, this should not be the reason why he's not diagnosed with AS. The other parts of him are equally as important. It is a big picture.
His social impairments are seious enough that he misconstrues how something is said and has difficulty relating to his peers (yet he doesn't seem so put off by it).
Also, he converses with adults about what HE wants to discuss--not their agenda. If they can answer his questions, he's interested. Believe me, otherwise he's very abrupt and noninterested. So, is this appropriate? I think he does answer questions, but then switches instantly to his interests/questions. He approaches an adult with a question.