Does that mean they are still shopping for a doctor?
“Does that mean they are still shopping for a doctor?”
It probably means their doctor is conducting some sort of behavioral study over a long term.
Nobody in their right mind would want their child to be autistic. Proper diagnosis is critical for the family and for the child.
In the context of this story your comment shows a distinct lack of character.
Being diagnosed with a neurological disorder like Autism (or ADHD or BiPolar) is not as simple as getting a swab test for strep throat. It takes time for the professional to watch the behavior, and talk to family members. We now have a diagnosis for Autism PPD-NOS for my 6 year old granddaughter after seeing the therapist one evening each week for 3 months.
Five year old kids do not judge each other like contestants on reality TV, that teacher almost certainly masterminded the whole scenario. She should have been fired, not reassigned.