Autism Diagnose

There are people who do not like to diagnose their child because they are afraid this will stigmatize the child and that a classification or diagnosis doesn’t pay tribute to the child’s unique characteristics.

These critics mention two main points of criticism.

1. A diagnosis labeling your child with autism might hinder the child in its development because people might react overprotectively or might have the wrong notions about autism and thus make the wrong decisions.

2. The label may replace somebody’s true identity. The child is no longer acknowledged. It’s no longer Peter or Robert but ‘the autistic.’

There concerns are legitimate. But it is not the diagnosis that is responsible but the people who wrongly use the labels or diagnosis.

Regarding the first point of criticism, of course you can deny the child certain liberties knowing he is labeled with autism. On the other hand the diagnosis might free resources he would otherwise have no connection with. For instance the child may receive specialized education and adequate housing.

The second point of criticism is primarily the result of the way many people misuse the label. Your child does not change after the diagnosis. It’s the way some people look at your child that changes. A sound diagnosis gives a thorough profile of your child, with his or her weak traits and strong traits. This can be very helpful in maximizing the child’s quality of life.

Autism Checklist
Autism eBooks

1. Autism Classification
   
   Autism Classification. There is a wide variety of people who suffer from ASD, and there are a number of methods for classifying them. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which is published by The American Psychological Association, is the industry standard. Lorna Wing has created a different classification system based on observed behavior. Both are useful. Classifying is not he same as diagnosing, but it can be a useful step in diagnosis.
2. Detecting Autism
   
   Detecting Autism. Research has shown that parents are usually correct about noticing developmental problems, although they may not realize the specific nature or degree of the problem.
3. After the Autism diagnosis
   
   After the Autism diagnosis. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. All your feelings are normal. It is useful, however, to understand that human grief is a routine that often follows a healing pattern.