We had our appt with him yesterday and he says we are dealing with auditory processing
How did he assess the auditory issues? My son just completed his CAPD assessment through our local hospital's audiology department. It took two visits - about 2.5 hours in total.
I was CERTAIN he had it - at one point (when he was about 6, actually) he had ALL the signs. However now (age 8) he passed the tests with flying colors - he blasted through them, actually - the audiologist commented that most kids take longer because they need breaks, etc., but he impressed her with his focus and on-task behavior. Even when he got bored and wiggly he was still compliant and attentive. (Fyi he's diagnosed with ADHD combined type and he's never been medicated).
The audiologist said that very likely he had an audio processing delay when he was younger, but not the true disorder (which is why he had all the symptoms at a younger age yet passes the tests now). She said that often times these delays are outgrown and the child simply needs more time to grow and develop. I can attest to that - the two years that have passed since my son was 6 have worked magic on him.
(We were also looking at SPD and ASD he was in KG - again, he's outgrown it those behaviors as well).
I think, personally, that changing diagnoses (been there, lol) are a reflection of a developing child. I never would have believed I'd be saying this a couple of years ago, but I think sometimes we tend to categorize things too quickly: Sometimes they just need a little more time to settle into who they really are.
Let me rephrase that - I think what I'm trying to say (and not doing so very clearly, lol) is that in our attempt to categorize their behaviors to get them help, it's wise to expect some changes because sometimes what looks like a disorder may actually just be developmental.
Still, I know it's not easy... hang in there
