Oooh, interesting.
Not entirely sure why the twins weren't dx'ed BEFORE the threat of an ASBO though.
I mean here we all are with kids under 10 (apologies if I have made too wide a sweeping statement) and we have known from very early on that our kids are different and have fought tooth and nail (in most cases) for help, yet here are two young adults with no previous dx.
Maybe the report doesn't give the full story (they seldom, do after all) but can you imagine any of us allowing (willingly I mean) our kids to go out and cause chaos?
I have always been afraid that ASD's are going to be used as an excuse in the future for bad behaviour (especially conditions such as PDA) and I hope that this isn't the start. It just demeans everything that we as responsible and loving caring parents do every single day...
Ooooh, kick my soap box away someone!