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In response to "I can see the whole "first day at school" type crying, where everything is fine after about a half hour. But for three days in a row? " by Beryllium

OK, but even, even, if the child seems abnormally sensitive, it doesn't suggest a likely Asperger's diagnosis.

Posted by TFox Jan 18 '10, 12:27

Much like, "oh, your child hasn't kicked that cold, and it's been three weeks? that happened to my friend, and it turned out her kid had juvenile AIDS."

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Considering how over-diagnosed ADHD and Aspergers are ... :) -- nm - Beryllium Jan 18, 12:29
Diagnosis? Come on, it was an anecdote. -- nm - con_carne Jan 18, 12:29 2
- It's an anecdote that suggests to a parent or relative that you suspect their child might have some sort of chronic disease. -- nm - TFox Jan 18, 12:31
- True. We all laughed. -- nm - Spawn: Champion of ST Jan 18, 12:31
yup. -- nm - Beaker Jan 18, 12:29

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OK, but even, *even*, if the child seems abnormally sensitive, it doesn't suggest a likely Asperger's diagnosis.

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OK, but even, even, if the child seems abnormally sensitive, it doesn't suggest a likely Asperger's diagnosis.