A few weeks before my son was diagnosed with PDD-NOS on November 1, 2001, I read a list of traits for people on the Autism Spectrum similar to the one found here. As I evaluated my son from my parental perspective, I knew before the testers had finished their report that my son had some form of ASD. I also suspected this possibility because of interactions with a childhood friend who had special needs. Understanding these symptoms and traits prepared me for receiving the news that my son's psychological testing placed him within the spectrum border. As a person with PDD-NOS, he is borderline. He has several high-functioning tendencies. Through therapies and education, he has continued to improve and gain skills. But, there is one ability he has that I believe defies the lists and can only be described as a gift.
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A few weeks before my son was diagnosed with PDD-NOS on November 1, 2001, I read a list of traits for people on the Autism Spectrum similar to the one found here. As I evaluated my son from my parental perspective, I knew before the testers had finished their report that my son had some form of ASD. I also suspected this possibility because of interactions with a childhood friend who had special needs. Understanding these symptoms and traits prepared me for receiving the news that my son's psychological testing placed him within the spectrum border. As a person with PDD-NOS, he is borderline. He has several high-functioning tendencies. Through therapies and education, he has continued to improve and gain skills. But, there is one ability he has that I believe defies the lists and can only be described as a gift.