I should have explained myself better. I was not referring to cases like yours. Sorry for not doing better on that.
I meant the prevalence of the ASD diagnosis for so many kids out there who are probably not actually on the spectrum. It’s so easy for people to assume that kids who show out have some sort of actual problem when they are just not disciplined. Obviously, this does not apply to your son, but I’ve seen lots of cases where there is pressure to label the child so he can be treated or medicated for a non-condition.
Not unlike the “Special Needs” episode of King of the Hill. http://www.hulu.com/watch/43469/king-of-the-hill-special-needs
My husband’s CPS worker ex-wife has all three of his kids labeled “special needs” that way she can get out of parenting and just be a friend to the children.
The 13 year old daughter in particular has an IQ of 83 yet mommy had her tested UNTIL she got the ‘learning disabled-other’ *diagnosis* that she so desired. All three children are failing in school due to being raised on the “instant gratification” model and my husband being pushed out of their lives due to the vindictiveness of said ex-wife. Not just failing but Marianas Trench failing.
No doubt she gets an extra tax credit from Uncle Sam for having “special needs” children.
Here’s another appropriate URL http://www.hulu.com/watch/60401/king-of-the-hill-sweet-gig