I understand the need but in most instances it is not needed.

Label label label.  I understand the need for labels, I attach them tho things, to myself, to others... we all do.

Here is my problems though, I don't want the general public to give my child the diagnosis of Autism.  If specialists, doctors, therapists, and the likes give him one for treatment purpose I am fine with that.  If the school needs a diagnosis for IEP and school help they can have it.  At home he does not need that. out in public (at least now) he does not need that. 

Acceptable home labels: Miles, "My-my", Monkey, stinker, cutie pie, little boy, child, and his astrological sign in Aries.  

Today I had a guy at the Chilson (in the hot tub) ask me if Miles was Autistic.  I don't mind the asking, I just told him he was on a wait list for testing.  He proceeds to tell me about his nephew who is suspected to have Autism and about how hard it must be.  He tells me how his nephew does not show emotion or want anything to do with others.  He tells me that how Miles is acting reminds him of his nephew....

Thanks guy... I guess... 

Still waiting and some days I think that is what they are going to say.  Other days I think that idea is far away.  Either way he is my sweet boy and I would not change anything about him.  I just want to help him be his best... as I do with any child.