Hi there:

I was so sad to read your post. Your daughter's symptoms mimic so many disorders, that it's very hard to just say "she has this, or she has that".

You have a lot of evaluating to do.

May I suggest that you have her evaluated for Aspergers. The meltdowns that she has been experiencing, well, that is highly indicative of aspergers.

Believe me, I could write a book on that subject.

But let's not go there, not just yet. Autism is a spectrum. Kind of like a lot of lovely rainbows, and you never know where a child might just fall on that rainbow.

Also, there might be other things going on.

The evaluation process takes a long time. There is no blood test or medical test for autism spectrum disorders.

It takes a very knowledgable person (who specializes in this sort of thing), who can watch and observe your child.

I'd try and hook up with an child aspergers specialist first.

Hope you don't mind this suggestion. I feel that you are reaching out and you really don't know what to do.

Been there, done that.

Think about it, okay??

Best of luck.