Well we waited 10 months for this appointment and what a waste of time that was. We were told by the Ed Psych that we could discuss Dyspraxia and ADD with the Doctor. But as Matthew was refered for Autistic Spectrum Disorder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that's all he wanted to look at.
Asperger's was mentioned. In the past I have thought Matthew has some strange traits that were typical of ASD, but that's all there is. No compulsive behaviours, no problems coming out of routines, gives plenty of eye contact, hugs & kisses. He just occasionally missed a vital piece of imformation and got confused, is a little immature for his age, but nothing terrible.
I must also comment on how poorly the consultaton was organised. I was asked questions which I could have answered in a questionaire, which could have been filled in before hand. I could not remember dates off the top of my head under pressure e.g "Ma'am when did you child walk? 12 14, 16 months etc. He was very pushy and rude kept looking at his watch, his mobile phone went off several times. I suggest a descrete clock behind the patient so he could simply glance up without causing pressure. He had very few of Matthew's notes, the 2nd Ed Psych assess was missing, the observation notes were missing, the S&L reports were not there.
The only good thing was we have been referred on to an Occupational Therapist who can diagnose Dyspraxia, and as he has been re-refered the waiting list (in theory) should be short.
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