I recognize that the autism spectrum is rather arbitrary. As long as dd is happy, connected, and communicating, it doesn't matter to me if she is on or off the spectrum. She is herself first.
: ) I agree. Sometimes you can get more help and services if you are diagnosed, but it doesn't change who the child is or anything. Oddly enough I haven't really noticed DS5 doing any of the arm stuff all week. This past week he has been doing more of the incessant humming of classical music when he is really thinking, LOL. It is quite amusing. I love my little guy, he makes me smile : )
