Q: My 4-year-old grandson has a diagnosis of ADHD and Aspergers. He tantrums at school, screams and throws things. I'm wondering if Aspergers is making him appear ADHD.
Jan
Thank you for your question and welcome to ADHDCentral.com.
I am not a medical professional and would not be able to give you medical advice or tell you whether your grandson's diagnosis is correct or incorrect.
If you have a question about the diagnosis, you should be able to request a second opinon. You may want to contact your insurance company to find out the regulations concerning payments for second opinions.
I can tell you that Asperger's syndrome and ADHD symptoms do sometimes overlap, making it difficult to distinguish the different disorders. I would suggest making sure your grandson is being seen by a specialist, someone who is familiar with both ADHD and Asperger's that would be able to complete a thorough evaluation.
Eileen
Kids with Asperger's have lot of sensory problems. They often have meltdowns when their senses are overwhelmed. Sometimes occupational therapies help. They often are more sensitive to light, sound, activity etc.
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