In our area, the process is to contact the local school district who will set up an psychologist to do the evaluation for social, behavioral, and (in other cases) learning challenges. I have never heard of it being done by the county mental health service, but it might be that my state (NY)works differently. I think their observation about his relationships is very interesting - as they are not saying he doesn't have relationships.. just that they are not with the other children. I have a 2E son with some social issues and it seems like the end-all be-all to a lot of people is peer relationships, when this is just one piece of the picture. Not that it doesnt need to be dealt with, but it is a very positive thing that he is bonding with the adults.
irene
