tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post2714411546067449138..comments2024-02-13T21:31:57.980-04:00Comments on Facing Autism in New Brunswick: Autism and the DSM-5's Unintended Consequence: The Return of Dr. Allen FrancesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05838571980003579163noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-74650690573915376202011-07-29T23:58:11.145-03:002011-07-29T23:58:11.145-03:00No what he his saying is that parents that work re...No what he his saying is that parents that work really hard in therapy and treatment for our autistic children are being diagnosed incorrectly so b/c parents r being proactive in treatment r being told there child was really not autistic instead of recongnizing that there is treatment out there and it works! This is exactly why insurance still doesn't cover and treatment for autism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-5802646529310365622011-07-29T10:17:04.464-03:002011-07-29T10:17:04.464-03:00I'm probably alone in this, but I appreciate D...I'm probably alone in this, but I appreciate Dr. France's view. All children seem to be on a continuum...some are easy, some are difficult to raise. <br /><br />What he says to me is that even though some kids are harder to raise, teach, or treat, doesn't mean they need a label. Instead of being more selective, it seems the DSM are moving towards more inclusion, and over-diagnosis of the less disabled kids.<br /><br />I guess I am relieved that as it stands in DSM V, my Ben will no longer be labelled autistic, as PDD-nos fades as an autistic diagnosis. <br /><br />What he seems to be saying, over and over is that kids change, and grow, and many adapt and change and are able to take part in a rewarding life...ala jobs, families, college education. Those are the kids he is trying to save from over-medicalization. I have heard him say, "Never stop believing in your kids."<br /><br />In a way, Mr. Doherty, he is trying to say what you have been trying to say for years. Leave the labels to the kids who need the most help. That's the way I see it.Usethebrains Godgiveyouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026223483117357541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-12069198099168622542011-07-29T00:35:35.796-03:002011-07-29T00:35:35.796-03:00Frances is beyond obnoxious.
He is, however, welco...Frances is beyond obnoxious.<br />He is, however, welcome to visit my "fashionably" severely autistic son anytime and actually learn something about autism- obviously a disorder/ disease he knows little about.Katie Wrightnoreply@blogger.com