re: Autism?

Quoting H&Cai:" It came with as 5 score."

Sorry, I didn't realize he's 4. That test is designed for a younger age group, I'm trying to find the older one for you.

Scoring the 5 though, at his age, would worry me a bit though. What signs are people saying he has?

These are a little more age approperiate, the bottom one is probably best.

http://psychcentral.com/quizzes/autism.htm
http://www.childbrain.com/pddassess.html

Regardless of the results, or what people think, it's all about getting him the help he needs.

Getting a dx isn't the end of the world, and while you might hate the label of it, sadly, that label is what gets the help and results.

Either way, it doesn't hurt to get him seen and to see if there are issues. Then you can start on the road to getting help. A year ago, my son didn't speak yet - now he talks all the time and is starting actually answer questions! He no longer hits his brother when he's trying to play, he actually plays with him. We wouldn't have that without the help.

<blockquote><b>Quoting H&Cai:</b>" No. They haven't mentioned anything specific but they sent home a permission slip to have a psychologist ... [snip!] ... more services if needed. A week before school got out..he jumped on another child and repeatedly punched and swung at him  "</blockquote>


Then I wouldn't worry about pushing for testing. If he's goin to be observed by a psychologist they will evaluate for all disabilities.