My son is 5 and 8 months. He did the Ados yesterday. The dr did an exercise w trying to get him to stack wooden blocks. He didn’t do this but if she stacked a couple in front of him, he would find a pretend tool to stack on top of each small stack she did. Fake hammer, saw, drill. Why would he do that? She also had a towel at a table and tried to get him to pretend there was a sink and to wash his hands. He had no clue what to do and was not interested. He just rubbed the towel a couple of times. She would try to ask him questions and he would just repeat back what she said. I told her that’s common for him. He doesn’t understand how to answer many questions. The two things he loved were popping the bubbles and releasing the blown up balloon and laughing at that. Could you tell me what this would maybe indicate to you?
I had my son tested for ADHD last year and based on the questionnaire they gave us the results were that he did not have ADHD. My question is do I have to go through his pediatrician again to get him tested for Autism? I keep getting the run around and it’s frustrating. My son is almost 4 now and I need to know if there is a special program he needs to be in before preschool.
You would need to go to your pediatrician or a psychologist or a neurologist. Depending on your country or insurance you may need to get a special referral to these professionals.
I know this is an old comment. I hope you found answers. Just fyi, I wouldn’t take an ADHD test for a three year old as conclusive. The professionals I’ve spoken to would consider that too young… not to show any symptoms whatsoever, but to be sure of presence or absence of ADHD. Autism can be more apparent, earlier (sometimes), especially where there are communication delays.
I have a question my son is 3y old and he has hearing loss in both ears they did ADOS -2 on him yesterday .i am wondering how reliable the results can be when he cant hear at all and likely to do what he understand in situation? Thanks
It is hard when the hearing isn't there. I would suggest starting to help him with therapies and my online courses until you can get a clearer picture. Check out a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops
By intervening early, you can help support the child in learning language skills, self-care skills, etc. that can change the trajectory of that child's life. It does not mean that the child will loose autism or signs of autism but that they will be on track to reach their highest potential for them.
Our 6.5 year old had the ADOS test 2 days age, the exact scenario with the birthday cake and doll was one of the tests. She made a cake with the play doh, copied the peadiatrician by feeding some of the cake to the doll but was forcefully pushing and smudging the play doh into the babys mouth area. The peadiatrician put the candles in and got the doll to blow them out, my daughter would not sing to the doll, she absolutely hates it when people sing happy birthday so I knew there was no chance. I'm not sure how the test went, still waiting to hear back. Our daughter is a sociable chatty girl that makes Eve contact ect but struggles with understanding social situations and takes everything literally and has a lot of sensory issues. I'm just wondering, if because theres a big difference in the way girls with autism behave compaired to boys does this test take that into account? Do they have different scores for boys and girls ect? Thank you :)
They have the same scores for both genders , however, clinical judgement plays a role and usually they don't solely base a diagnosis off the ados score.
Hi, we got her diagnosis a few weeks after her ADOS assessment, she was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and severe sensory processing disorder. We got an Ehcp and she got a place in a specialist provision school, she is doing a lot better now she is in school setting with provisions and teachers that understand her. She is a much happier girl. Her diagnosis has made a huge difference, made getting the education and support she needs possible. It wasn't easy, I had to fight for provisions i knew she needed, it was super stressful at times but we got there in the end, Kate.
Where do I get tested? And how much does it cost? I’m 13 and my therapist has been pushing me to try and get a test but I’m scared cause it looks expensive
What about for testing for Asperger's, ADHD, etc. for teens? We're about to do a diagnostic test (or tests?) that a specialist is going to administer for our 15 year old, who constantly insists that she has something (including high anxiety). She has some friends, and did well academically in Middle School, but we transferred her to a 'Charter School', since she found her first year of High School socially overwhelming.
@@meganwells9391 Of course. But in the case of my now 57 year old brother, Asperger's was real bad. He has never been able to navigate reality, even with intense professional help. Never held a real job... never had a girlfriend. We help him financially, which we are happy to do, but the road has been long, hard, and extremely stressful (both form him and us, his family).
@@AudiophileTubes if your brother has ASD, it's more likely that your daughter has it as well. I'm curious as to how it went. I am 17 and had testing done when I was 16 and wasn't very happy with the testing and the psychologist.
@@jedigirl2785 no they didn't with me. Gave me kids book and toys. How on earth does that show autism in an advanced adult that's going to be obvious to them. They should incorporate adult things like making a phone call and coning up with a conversation. My experience was so dissapointing. I have clear sensory issues and social issues. Really upsetting.
Could early intervention before testing interfere with accuracy of ADOS-2 (like masking)? For example my youngest has been receiving early intervention for about 2 years and has made significant progress. However, when I finally him into testing she didn’t take any of that in consideration.
Doctor,my little girl is talking..but she was recently initially diagnosed with ASD on line during lockdown...can the ADOS test be used in an on line consultation?is this the confirmatory tesr for autism?we are still saving up for our confirmatory test for my little girl..but based on observations and gut feel...i know even without that confirmatory test that she is different..my first birn was clinically diagnosed with moderate ADHD..both of these conditions have a familial history..
I am not certain how a formal ados would be done via telehealth but I am not 100 percent sure. Sometimes, doctors use other testing to make a diagnosis as well. It is best to ask the doctor what they used and what you will need to confirm her diagnosis.
@@marybarbera What if the child thinks you're an idiot and doesn't want to take part in some contrived "test"? Does that mean they're put on Big PHarma mind control drugs? Psychologists are 100% tax deductible like accounting or advertising or corporate lawyers. Big Pharma Psychiatry is fake. Aspberger was a Nazi. Sure environmental pollution dues cause brain damage but maybe some people don't want to be part of fake corporate fascist culture.
@@jimmyjimmy1601 Read H.P. Albarelli's book "A Secret Order" - the CIA/OPC hired thousands of Nazis and the CIA controls psychology/psychiatry - that book proves it. Big Pharma is the most profitable industry. It's a big scam.
The birthday cake scenario seems very culturally biased. What if the child hasn't experienced the birthday ritual in his/her life? Not behaving according to the expectations of the practitioner could have nothing to do with autism. For just one example, a child raised in a Jehovah's Witness family would have no experience of birthdays as they are not acknowledged in that religion. Alternatively, a child may have never been given a birthday cake if the family is poor or if they just don't do that for other reasons. I worry that many misdiagnoses, positive or negative, could be made for spurious reasons that have nothing to do with the child's neurology and much to do with their life experience.
Exception to the rule does not disprove it. Even if the child lived under a rock and hasn’t seen the practice in movies, it’s only one item in a test with multiple items
Mary Barbera - Turn Autism Around thanks, my 2 year old is going to go through the ADOS and interview soon. Her father is completely in denial so I'm worried he will give different answers at the interview and we might fight right there!
Where can we find resources for adult diagnosis? Both young adults and middle-aged adults? It seems that most resources are geared towards children and CBT. I suspect that I, my adult daughter, and my grandson are all autistic but in a Level 1/Aspie way and that certain things that happened for my daughter & me provided us enough support that really led to us not having a diagnosis, plus there were other issues that we had that probably seemed more acute and were the focus of any direct and intentional support that we received (therapy and medications). That direct support did little for either of us. I think my daughter is getting through some aspects better than I did, but a significant amount of time in my life has led to some aspects being highly manageable and others aspects just now reaching an overwhelming state. I was also recently diagnosed with ADHD (and a small list of other disorders) and I understand that they are comorbities. The medication seems to help some, but not all of the concerns that I have with respect to ASD (and maybe even amplifies some traits that were previously in contention with ADHD traits).
I have a verbal behavior bundle that is meant for children, teens and young adults ages 6+ but who fall developmentally in the range of a 1-5 year old. I do not have adult specific materials at this time.
I have a verbal behavior bundle that is meant for children, teens and young adults ages 6+ but who fall developmentally in the range of a 1-5 year old. I do not have adult specific materials at this time.
What if child doesn’t point or respond to name but also has no sensory , repetitive or restrictive behaviors? Are both required for a diagnosis based on CDC criteria?
@@Jadamson321 That wasn’t my question, but to comment on your point- therein lies the issue 😊. Many doctors (or “trained specialists” will disregard CDC criteria and diagnose based on their “assessment” and ADOS results, despite there being clear criteria set by the CDC. ADOS test is better than nothing but disregarding the criteria is probably part of why autism is so over-diagnosed. It doesn’t help that insurance is required to pay for ABA in some states- you have ABA places who will diagnose autism themselves which is kind of terrifying if you think about it. It really is very easy to obtain an autism diagnosis for a child. It’s a serious concern when children are saddled with a diagnosis (that IS considered a disability) at such an early age, when that diagnosis is frequently off the mark.
@@katpender1 I don't know about the CDC because I am in the UK but I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist who diagnoses Autism. Either way, CDC is not a diagnostic manual, DSM-V would be your manual. Yes there are recommendations but it is not sufficient to diagnose based on symptom checklists. A thorough clinical assessment and developmental history as well as corroborating evidence would be gold standard. ABA is a polarizing topic but either way is certainly not the natural result of a diagnosis, most autistic individuals in the UK don't have ABA. I hope that the stigma and opinion that it is purely a disability is starting to change, neurodivergent differences are certainly not always negative.
@@Jadamson321 I can appreciate that a stand-alone checklist is not sufficient; however, the US does use the CDC criteria as a benchmark for diagnosing autism. Because autism is such a wide spectrum, I’m sure you can see the problem when “specialists” decide someone is autistic based on their own assessment instead of using the criteria…especially when there is money involved. ABA centers see it as a paycheck when the state is required to pay or requires insurance to pay. Some families seek out the diagnosis so they can get disability benefits from the state (whether or not the child is actually autistic). Can you imagine? How horrible for the child. I hope the stigma goes away too but in the meantime, specialists should be extremely cautious before diagnosing autism, because there is so much gray area. It isn’t like detecting cancer. A misdiagnosis can have lasting damaging effects on a family.
We took my 5 year old on Friday to see a psychiatrist who said that she's atypical autistic. The symptoms that made her believe so are :- She walks on tip toes alot She has sensitivity to food and doesn't eat much Puts fingers in ears Has a vocal stim Echolalia Not speaking much aside from the Echolalia Doesn't point Has eye contact but doesn't hold it for long. She puts things in her mouth ie playdoh, Legos, fluff etc We have to go back tomorrow to get an official report in order for her to get the help she needs. Can you tell me what I should expect? Will it be a long day typically? How many people doctors will we see? I'm panicking alot as every time we go to a hospital for a long period of time, it always results in my daughter loosing patience, letting go of my hand, running off, laying on the ground, screaming, on Friday she bit my hand so hard it left a bruise because I wouldn't let her run round the hospital. I'm panicking. Also I believe my daughter might also be adhd as she I'm very impulsive, no sense of danger, hyperactive, aggressive and finds it hard to focus. Do you have any point of view on this? Is it particularly hard to get the official report? Thanks in advance!
That is good you will be getting supports that a diagnosis brings. Usually the meetings are fairly short and go over the report but all hospitals and offices are different so you may want to call and ask for specifics so you can know what to bring to keep your daughter happy. Bring lots of snacks, toys and maybe an electronic ! Good luck.
You cater to autists, you need to be ae to deal with some "bluntness". If you show the ellbow the hand becomes predictable and thereby less distracting. Sure: don't like it? don't watch it "this one thing is subobtimal" isn't the same as "I don't like it" You could just take the informationvalue instead of interpreting ill will. Sure it could have been nicer but do I need to remind gou about how Autism works? I think you know that, you just need to apply that knowledge. This is constructive criticism. Whether it is applicable to you, if you are able to apply it or not is on you. This comment itself helps you with the algorithm here. You can choose to appreciate the effort put in it just as you want appreciation for your video or choose not to.
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Thank you for this clarity in delivery! I am studying for my exam and I find these videos very enlightening
Wonderful!
My son is 5 and 8 months. He did the Ados yesterday. The dr did an exercise w trying to get him to stack wooden blocks. He didn’t do this but if she stacked a couple in front of him, he would find a pretend tool to stack on top of each small stack she did. Fake hammer, saw, drill. Why would he do that? She also had a towel at a table and tried to get him to pretend there was a sink and to wash his hands. He had no clue what to do and was not interested. He just rubbed the towel a couple of times. She would try to ask him questions and he would just repeat back what she said. I told her that’s common for him. He doesn’t understand how to answer many questions. The two things he loved were popping the bubbles and releasing the blown up balloon and laughing at that. Could you tell me what this would maybe indicate to you?
It is best to wait for the report and for their full assessment!
I had my son tested for ADHD last year and based on the questionnaire they gave us the results were that he did not have ADHD. My question is do I have to go through his pediatrician again to get him tested for Autism? I keep getting the run around and it’s frustrating. My son is almost 4 now and I need to know if there is a special program he needs to be in before preschool.
You would need to go to your pediatrician or a psychologist or a neurologist. Depending on your country or insurance you may need to get a special referral to these professionals.
I know this is an old comment. I hope you found answers.
Just fyi, I wouldn’t take an ADHD test for a three year old as conclusive. The professionals I’ve spoken to would consider that too young… not to show any symptoms whatsoever, but to be sure of presence or absence of ADHD. Autism can be more apparent, earlier (sometimes), especially where there are communication delays.
I have a question my son is 3y old and he has hearing loss in both ears they did ADOS -2 on him yesterday .i am wondering how reliable the results can be when he cant hear at all and likely to do what he understand in situation? Thanks
It is hard when the hearing isn't there. I would suggest starting to help him with therapies and my online courses until you can get a clearer picture. Check out a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops
Can you explain to me how one would turn autism around?
By intervening early, you can help support the child in learning language skills, self-care skills, etc. that can change the trajectory of that child's life. It does not mean that the child will loose autism or signs of autism but that they will be on track to reach their highest potential for them.
Our 6.5 year old had the ADOS test 2 days age, the exact scenario with the birthday cake and doll was one of the tests. She made a cake with the play doh, copied the peadiatrician by feeding some of the cake to the doll but was forcefully pushing and smudging the play doh into the babys mouth area. The peadiatrician put the candles in and got the doll to blow them out, my daughter would not sing to the doll, she absolutely hates it when people sing happy birthday so I knew there was no chance. I'm not sure how the test went, still waiting to hear back. Our daughter is a sociable chatty girl that makes Eve contact ect but struggles with understanding social situations and takes everything literally and has a lot of sensory issues. I'm just wondering, if because theres a big difference in the way girls with autism behave compaired to boys does this test take that into account? Do they have different scores for boys and girls ect? Thank you :)
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They have the same scores for both genders , however, clinical judgement plays a role and usually they don't solely base a diagnosis off the ados score.
@@marybarbera There are new algorithms specifically for females which preference different areas of the test than others.
Hi how is your child now
What was her diagnosis
Did you get her evaluated further
Hi, we got her diagnosis a few weeks after her ADOS assessment, she was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and severe sensory processing disorder. We got an Ehcp and she got a place in a specialist provision school, she is doing a lot better now she is in school setting with provisions and teachers that understand her. She is a much happier girl. Her diagnosis has made a huge difference, made getting the education and support she needs possible. It wasn't easy, I had to fight for provisions i knew she needed, it was super stressful at times but we got there in the end, Kate.
Where do I get tested? And how much does it cost? I’m 13 and my therapist has been pushing me to try and get a test but I’m scared cause it looks expensive
It can be expensive but insurance often covers this. Seek out a psychologist.
@@marybarbera ok ty my therapist says my insurance covers 50% of it so hopefully we can afford it
What about for testing for Asperger's, ADHD, etc. for teens? We're about to do a diagnostic test (or tests?) that a specialist is going to administer for our 15 year old, who constantly insists that she has something (including high anxiety). She has some friends, and did well academically in Middle School, but we transferred her to a 'Charter School', since she found her first year of High School socially overwhelming.
Asperger's is not in the DSM-5 anymore. It's just autism. Autism isn't bad. It doesn't mean someone can't have friends or can't do well academically.
@@meganwells9391 Of course. But in the case of my now 57 year old brother, Asperger's was real bad. He has never been able to navigate reality, even with intense professional help. Never held a real job... never had a girlfriend. We help him financially, which we are happy to do, but the road has been long, hard, and extremely stressful (both form him and us, his family).
@@AudiophileTubes if your brother has ASD, it's more likely that your daughter has it as well. I'm curious as to how it went. I am 17 and had testing done when I was 16 and wasn't very happy with the testing and the psychologist.
i had this test as an adult, i didn't get the diagnosis, I dont think it's suitable for adults
Weird. I was tested with ADOS in my assessment and I was fully diagnosed. I didn't have early intervention and was tested at age 30.
They will change the test to suit your age, they don't use all of the same tools.
Picture book too? LoL. Same.
It's totally crap. They need to make it adult. They gave me a children's book and toys to make a story with. I felt really uncomfortable.
@@jedigirl2785 no they didn't with me. Gave me kids book and toys. How on earth does that show autism in an advanced adult that's going to be obvious to them. They should incorporate adult things like making a phone call and coning up with a conversation. My experience was so dissapointing. I have clear sensory issues and social issues. Really upsetting.
Hello Dr
My dughter is atisum
Im in america
How to treatment atisum
Check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops . My online courses can help!
What age would they do this birthday test?
It depends on the language level of the child but around 3. they have different tests for younger children.
@@marybarbera Thank you, great content!
I need ur help regarding this test
Could early intervention before testing interfere with accuracy of ADOS-2 (like masking)? For example my youngest has been receiving early intervention for about 2 years and has made significant progress. However, when I finally him into testing she didn’t take any of that in consideration.
it may change what module they give for the ados but the underlying signs of autism would still be there if they are autistic.
Doctor,my little girl is talking..but she was recently initially diagnosed with ASD on line during lockdown...can the ADOS test be used in an on line consultation?is this the confirmatory tesr for autism?we are still saving up for our confirmatory test for my little girl..but based on observations and gut feel...i know even without that confirmatory test that she is different..my first birn was clinically diagnosed with moderate ADHD..both of these conditions have a familial history..
I am not certain how a formal ados would be done via telehealth but I am not 100 percent sure. Sometimes, doctors use other testing to make a diagnosis as well. It is best to ask the doctor what they used and what you will need to confirm her diagnosis.
@@marybarbera What if the child thinks you're an idiot and doesn't want to take part in some contrived "test"? Does that mean they're put on Big PHarma mind control drugs? Psychologists are 100% tax deductible like accounting or advertising or corporate lawyers. Big Pharma Psychiatry is fake. Aspberger was a Nazi. Sure environmental pollution dues cause brain damage but maybe some people don't want to be part of fake corporate fascist culture.
@@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 Exactly, psychology isn't a hard science. It can't be quantified. It's a farce.
@@jimmyjimmy1601 Read H.P. Albarelli's book "A Secret Order" - the CIA/OPC hired thousands of Nazis and the CIA controls psychology/psychiatry - that book proves it. Big Pharma is the most profitable industry. It's a big scam.
@@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 lol!
The birthday cake scenario seems very culturally biased. What if the child hasn't experienced the birthday ritual in his/her life? Not behaving according to the expectations of the practitioner could have nothing to do with autism. For just one example, a child raised in a Jehovah's Witness family would have no experience of birthdays as they are not acknowledged in that religion. Alternatively, a child may have never been given a birthday cake if the family is poor or if they just don't do that for other reasons. I worry that many misdiagnoses, positive or negative, could be made for spurious reasons that have nothing to do with the child's neurology and much to do with their life experience.
Exception to the rule does not disprove it. Even if the child lived under a rock and hasn’t seen the practice in movies, it’s only one item in a test with multiple items
Could you tell us about ADI-R?
Thanks for the suggestion.
Mary Barbera - Turn Autism Around thanks, my 2 year old is going to go through the ADOS and interview soon. Her father is completely in denial so I'm worried he will give different answers at the interview and we might fight right there!
Where can we find resources for adult diagnosis? Both young adults and middle-aged adults? It seems that most resources are geared towards children and CBT. I suspect that I, my adult daughter, and my grandson are all autistic but in a Level 1/Aspie way and that certain things that happened for my daughter & me provided us enough support that really led to us not having a diagnosis, plus there were other issues that we had that probably seemed more acute and were the focus of any direct and intentional support that we received (therapy and medications). That direct support did little for either of us. I think my daughter is getting through some aspects better than I did, but a significant amount of time in my life has led to some aspects being highly manageable and others aspects just now reaching an overwhelming state. I was also recently diagnosed with ADHD (and a small list of other disorders) and I understand that they are comorbities. The medication seems to help some, but not all of the concerns that I have with respect to ASD (and maybe even amplifies some traits that were previously in contention with ADHD traits).
I have a verbal behavior bundle that is meant for children, teens and young adults ages 6+ but who fall developmentally in the range of a 1-5 year old. I do not have adult specific materials at this time.
Ty for sharing 💙
You are so welcome
How does ados asses for Theory of Mind
But what about for older young people and adults?
I have a verbal behavior bundle that is meant for children, teens and young adults ages 6+ but who fall developmentally in the range of a 1-5 year old. I do not have adult specific materials at this time.
Is this birthday party scenario used for a 2 year old who isn't talking much?
yes it can be. It may just be used .
What if child doesn’t point or respond to name but also has no sensory , repetitive or restrictive behaviors? Are both required for a diagnosis based on CDC criteria?
You diagnose based on lots of information taken throughout the assessment, not just the ADOS. it is not a tick box exercise.
@@Jadamson321 That wasn’t my question, but to comment on your point- therein lies the issue 😊. Many doctors (or “trained specialists” will disregard CDC criteria and diagnose based on their “assessment” and ADOS results, despite there being clear criteria set by the CDC. ADOS test is better than nothing but disregarding the criteria is probably part of why autism is so over-diagnosed. It doesn’t help that insurance is required to pay for ABA in some states- you have ABA places who will diagnose autism themselves which is kind of terrifying if you think about it. It really is very easy to obtain an autism diagnosis for a child. It’s a serious concern when children are saddled with a diagnosis (that IS considered a disability) at such an early age, when that diagnosis is frequently off the mark.
@@katpender1 I don't know about the CDC because I am in the UK but I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist who diagnoses Autism. Either way, CDC is not a diagnostic manual, DSM-V would be your manual. Yes there are recommendations but it is not sufficient to diagnose based on symptom checklists. A thorough clinical assessment and developmental history as well as corroborating evidence would be gold standard. ABA is a polarizing topic but either way is certainly not the natural result of a diagnosis, most autistic individuals in the UK don't have ABA. I hope that the stigma and opinion that it is purely a disability is starting to change, neurodivergent differences are certainly not always negative.
@@Jadamson321 I can appreciate that a stand-alone checklist is not sufficient; however, the US does use the CDC criteria as a benchmark for diagnosing autism. Because autism is such a wide spectrum, I’m sure you can see the problem when “specialists” decide someone is autistic based on their own assessment instead of using the criteria…especially when there is money involved. ABA centers see it as a paycheck when the state is required to pay or requires insurance to pay. Some families seek out the diagnosis so they can get disability benefits from the state (whether or not the child is actually autistic). Can you imagine? How horrible for the child.
I hope the stigma goes away too but in the meantime, specialists should be extremely cautious before diagnosing autism, because there is so much gray area. It isn’t like detecting cancer. A misdiagnosis can have lasting damaging effects on a family.
We took my 5 year old on Friday to see a psychiatrist who said that she's atypical autistic. The symptoms that made her believe so are :-
She walks on tip toes alot
She has sensitivity to food and doesn't eat much
Puts fingers in ears
Has a vocal stim
Echolalia
Not speaking much aside from the Echolalia
Doesn't point
Has eye contact but doesn't hold it for long.
She puts things in her mouth ie playdoh, Legos, fluff etc
We have to go back tomorrow to get an official report in order for her to get the help she needs. Can you tell me what I should expect? Will it be a long day typically? How many people doctors will we see? I'm panicking alot as every time we go to a hospital for a long period of time, it always results in my daughter loosing patience, letting go of my hand, running off, laying on the ground, screaming, on Friday she bit my hand so hard it left a bruise because I wouldn't let her run round the hospital. I'm panicking.
Also I believe my daughter might also be adhd as she I'm very impulsive, no sense of danger, hyperactive, aggressive and finds it hard to focus.
Do you have any point of view on this? Is it particularly hard to get the official report? Thanks in advance!
That is good you will be getting supports that a diagnosis brings. Usually the meetings are fairly short and go over the report but all hospitals and offices are different so you may want to call and ask for specifics so you can know what to bring to keep your daughter happy. Bring lots of snacks, toys and maybe an electronic ! Good luck.
dont call yourself an autism mom
Is that offensive?
SMH at the language used here. Negative score = autism. red flag for autism.
My toddler hates signing happy birthday and hates when i sing it to him .😢i think he likes candles thou
This can be quite common!
@marybarbera i have a question what if my son isnt behaving during the test and crying the whole time
Not technically true! the ADOS is not just for children - it is used with adults too.
In relation to your intro... you do go on to mention adult assessments later
Using your hand constantly in the video is very distracting.
Dr. Barbera does use her hands sometimes when she talks. If this bothers you, feel free not to watch our free content.
You cater to autists, you need to be ae to deal with some "bluntness".
If you show the ellbow the hand becomes predictable and thereby less distracting.
Sure: don't like it? don't watch it
"this one thing is subobtimal" isn't the same as "I don't like it"
You could just take the informationvalue instead of interpreting ill will. Sure it could have been nicer but do I need to remind gou about how Autism works?
I think you know that, you just need to apply that knowledge.
This is constructive criticism.
Whether it is applicable to you, if you are able to apply it or not is on you.
This comment itself helps you with the algorithm here.
You can choose to appreciate the effort put in it just as you want appreciation for your video or choose not to.