I'm starting to think he was misdiagnosed.

[~clover~]

Try an OT, then maybe a paed.
Good luck x

[LionsandBears]

I dont think it's ever too late to get a diagnosis. I was dx with ADD at 35. I'm pretty sure I have sensory processing issues as well, but I dont know if I need a dx or just try to find ways to deal with it. Most of my stuff is also hearing related, though bright lights, TV etc also affect me.

GL

[Lisa]

The funny thing with my son is that he has sensitive hearing (as we're always called it) but he constantly has his Ipod headphones in his ears. I am not sure what age the paeds see kids to here. I heard *some* don't see them past the age of 16. That's why I was wondering who we would go to for a diagnosis. Perhaps I might start by trying to see if there is a paed that will see him at his age. Surely there would be one around here somewhere.

Thanks for all your advice everyone

[LionsandBears]

I used to be permanently plugged into my walkman (remember those?) as a teenager. I think it was a way of controlling the outside noise. Also, I can function better with music than with discordant sounds like TV, conversations, traffic etc.

btw - my diagnosis was through a psychiatrist.

[christy]

My BIL was diagnosed with Aspergers at 30 years old. He went to a clinical psychologist who he found out through Tony Attawood's clinic. If you contact the clinic they should be able to tell you someone in your area to see. HTH!

[Early Kids]

I was going to suggest a psychologist too.

[~Trish~]

Good luck Lisa, I hope you get a correct diagnosis .

Aspergers runs rife in my family (my dad's side), some of my family are diagnosed, some aren't. I have some traits myself and sensitivity to hearing is definitely a trait. The concentration thing is also a trait, you should read my primary school reports! "Trish is a daydreamer, blah blah blah"

Good luck .