I would like to have people to talk to about Aspergers. I have a ten year old who was diagnosed when he was six. Whne he was diagnosed I was fine with it. I would go to the school and eat lunch with him and was in constant communication with his teachers. But lately I just don't think I want to face it. I make up every excuse not to go to the school. I know that he is different then the other kids but I really don't notice until he is around the kids at school. So it is like a slap in the face because I know that my sweet beautiful boy is special. I think I need to speak with other parents who have Asperger's and was wondering if there were people here who are dealing with what I am dealing with. please help!
2006-09-14 16:30:05 · 7 answers · asked by rosiejac 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Asperger is a milder form of Autism and early intervention is important. You need to get help and proper support. There are national societies and associations for people with autism
Please check out the site which lists national and international societies and associations for children, adolescents and adults with autism throughout the world. International organisations have been listed first, followed by national associations in alphabetical order by country.
They are intended as a first point of contact for parents looking for support and advice in a particular country.
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=661
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Just to add that I have a friend who has a child with Asperger but was diagnosed when he was very young at 3-4 years old. He had attended a special school that addressed his needs and is now in a regular elementary school. This boy is VERY Intelligent, he just lack the awareness of social skills. The mother told me that they had to teach the son about the degree of pain, anger, saddness, etc. They used a level 1-5, level 1 is a little angry and level 5 is very angry. Building such vocabulary helps the son to communicate with others. It is very trying for the parents but the child is progressing very well and learning to have eye-contact with others and also learning to be aware of others' need.
2006-09-14 16:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by ideaquest 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yahoo! Groups : Directory : Asperger's Syndrome
Directory : Asperger's Syndrome ... A support list for parents of children with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. ...health.dir.groups.yahoo.com/.../Support/Illnesses/Asperger's_Syndrome - 12k -
Asperger's Support Groups,support groups
support groups,Asperger Support Groups,Support Group add ... Asperger's Support Groups. Aspen Adult Issues - Hunterdon Country ...www.aspergerfriends.com/Aspergersupportgroups.html - 18k -
Here are a couple links you may find helpful.
2006-09-14 16:34:57 · answer #2 · answered by padget2002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, just a question as well from me to you. what made you think that he had aspergers? The reason I ask because me and my husband just started to think our 5 year old son may have it and I really would love to know. i know no matter what if my son did have it... i would never treat him any different than what I do now. So I hope you are doing the same.
2006-09-14 16:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-14 16:34:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work with students with autism. Try these web sites for resources. Call your school's district offices and speak to the ESE resource person, they may know of local support groups. The hospital or your doctor may also know local groups.
www.cureautismnow.org
www.centerforautism.com
www.autism.fsu.edu
www.card.ufl.edu
http://www.albany.edu/psy/autism/autism.html
www.autism.org
2006-09-14 16:42:05 · answer #5 · answered by TeacherLady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. After my recognize-how the possibility is more effective, yet not one hundred%. i imagine, because the possibility, that a pair without autism receives an autistic baby is amazingly low, the possibility that a pair with autism receives an autistic baby is likewise very low. for sure, i recognize some households with this situation. for instance the mum is autistic and the dauther might want to be autistic (without prognosis). yet therefor they comprehend one yet another very sturdy.
2016-11-26 23:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a great resource for you!! try this site!!
http://www.nichcy.org/
2006-09-14 17:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋