I have a 6 year old that was diagnosed with type 1 autism but we can’t seem to convince anyone at school that he’s autistic because he has good communication skills and a sense of humor. How do I know if it was a misdiagnosis or if he really has type 1? His main problem is pathological task refusal/demand avoidance, and pervasive misbehavior that doesn’t improve long term with punishments or rewards. He goes into flight mode if he loses a turn at a game. He is obsessed with rockets and time machines. He has a need to be “above” the teacher and rejects authority. Can someone with good communication skills be autistic?

Posted by Owiesdad at 2025-05-30 20:19:58 UTC