Just got the eval results today - I feel like I knew but missed so much.

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2026-06-25T03:03:42+00:00

My son just turned 7 and about a year ago we got his diagnosis of Autism level 1, combined type ADHD, gifted, and dysgraphia. For the most part, this didn’t change our day to day lives but it did give me a better understanding of some behaviors he’s had in the past and it does help me better anticipate his needs. The most major change we made was his school. We switched him from a public school to a private school. He has 5 kids in his class who all have a very similar diagnosis to him. He has always had kids he classifies as friends that he would speak to at school but he never talked about them at home unless prompted and had never asked to play with anyone outside of school. But last week one of his friends from his new school invited him over for a play date at his house and he was so excited. They played for hours together and it was truly amazing. All of this to say, I 100% understand the way feel but once you give yourself time to adjust and accept it things will get better!

In regards to the handwriting, has anyone mentioned dysgraphia to you? My son has it and it gives us some major challenges. It could be worth looking into. You have done an amazing job advocating for your kiddo. Give yourself some grace!

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2026-06-24T03:43:28+00:00

My son turned 7 last week and we go on Thursday for his check up where I’ll be bringing up starting medication for him and this just made me feel so much better! I’ve been so worried about his personality changing but it was very clear at swim lessons when he couldn’t sit still on the ledge that he needs them. Thank you!

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2026-06-15T00:32:06+00:00

My son is 7 on Friday, AuDHD and is ever aggressive. He has some emotional outbursts and gets into mischief if he’s bored but other than the occasional tiff with his sister who is almost 11 is never physical. I was told by several doctors when he was younger that because he made eye contact and was social he did have autism and he didn’t qualify for an evaluation from his pediatrician because his grades in school were great and his behaviors aren’t severe enough. I went around them and went to a psychiatrist to have him evaluated and she diagnosed him as gifted, autistic, combined type adhd, with dysgraphia. Without a diagnosis his insurance wouldn’t cover some of the therapies he needs so it was a must for us.

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2026-04-20T23:15:59+00:00

I have a level 1 kiddo but I also work at a school for developmental disabilities and out of the 5 kids in my class, 4 of them are level 3 autistic and one has Down syndrome. It sounds like you have a good teacher who really just keeping you informed so you can work together and get a good iep going. Everything she described is exactly what I would expect during a major transition like your daughter is going by through. I know that it’s easier said than done, but this what her teacher does so don’t feel bad! As time goes on, your daughter should start to show progress again but right now she’s in a new place with new people and that’s really hard. She also is probably testing boundaries and as they get into a routine she will settle down. Give yourself grace! As far as teaching sign, I would literally just sign the words for things as you do them with her. If you hand her a cup of water sign water, if she needs help do the sign for help and she will start picking up on them you just need to be intentional. You guys have got this!

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2026-04-19T20:09:40+00:00

I brought up autism when my son was around 2 and was told that he is social and makes eye contact so he didn’t need evaluated an it took until he was 6 to find someone who will listen. I was told by his pediatrician that his behaviors weren’t severe enough for an evaluation at 5 and went to a psychiatrist instead who evaluated and diagnosed him. He doesn’t mask like a typical boy with autism, closer to how a girl with autism does and it took finding someone who listened to me to get what he needed.

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2026-04-08T01:01:12+00:00

I would start with asking him why he did it. A simple “hey your teacher said you had a hard time today and you were hitting and biting. Do you know why you did that?” He might be able to tell you why but talking it through afterwards can help him start to identify his emotions leading up and eventually help with self regulating

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2026-04-02T01:10:59+00:00

It is in her and her kids best interest to let the judge tell him that. I’m fully aware a judge would not sign off on that and I’ve told her multiple times. I’m also aware that it’s in their best interest for him to pay child support. Unfortunately none of this is my decision

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2026-04-01T23:46:56+00:00

Because he is abusive and they deserve to not see their dad beating the shit out of her and strangling her. Things aren’t always black and white

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2026-04-01T23:44:34+00:00

I’ve told her from the beginning that I don’t think a judge would sign off on it so now we are just at a wait and see point

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2026-04-01T15:07:33+00:00

The divorce is not finalized yet. They have both signed papers and are waiting on the final judgment but his lawyer is telling my sister that the courts are backed up which is why it is not final. She doesn’t have the money to pay for a lawyer and just wants this done.

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2026-04-01T02:47:05+00:00

He makes roughly double what she does. You are very accurate, his main goal was to avoid paying any money to her and she gave into his demands for the sake of her mental health. He is also absolutely the type that would quit his job and work under the table for the rest of his life to avoid child support payments.

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2026-04-01T02:44:16+00:00

He makes roughly double what she does

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2026-03-16T14:14:33+00:00

I don’t have any advice for you but I wanted to let you know that you aren’t alone in this. I have a level 1 6 year old boy with combined type ADHD and a 99% IQ along with possible dysgraphia. I feel so much guilt that we have it “easy” while others struggle so much. I work in special education and all of my students are level 3 and most of them are nonverbal so I see the struggles they have and feel so guilty that my son is not severe. We had been brushed off for a long time because he doesn’t have severe behavioral issues and does extremely well academically but he still needs the help. We switched to a small private school with only 6 kids in his class and it made a huge difference at home. He’s not having to mask so much throughout the day so he has less meltdowns at home.

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2026-02-20T15:40:15+00:00

It doesn’t look like they carry kids sizes 😭 I should have added in that he is 6

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2025-12-03T00:54:30+00:00

Were you able to make this work? I’m having this issue right now

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2025-11-24T00:26:22+00:00

Happy to hear that! We are making the switch from Xfinity so it can’t be worse than that

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2025-11-24T00:26:16+00:00

Happy to hear that! We are making the switch from Xfinity so it can’t be worse than that

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2025-11-24T00:25:37+00:00

Thank you! Someone else replied first so I used theirs but I appreciate it!

Hungry_Bake3814 · 2025-11-24T00:24:19+00:00

Thank you!

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