Monterey Bay Forum

This is a true story with some information changed to protect privacy.

The boy, I will call him Mark, is nearly seven years old. He was diagnosed with Autistic Disorder a year ago.

The diagnosis was given after a thorough assessment by a licensed California psychologist up in the Bay Area. Mark and his parents live in the Monterey Bay area. Mark goes to a public school kindergarten.

In the course of just one year, Mark’s functional abilities have improved considerably. He no longer meets criteria for a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder. (more…)