My 4 yr old has aspergers. I would like to hear form others who are dealing with it also. What is the best way to tech them? I am just crushed to hear that this is what he has! Will he live anormal life? Thanks :)
2006-11-29 05:52:27 · 6 answers · asked by mommy_of_2 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My son is six years old and autistic. It really bothers me when people treat him as though he doesn't understand. He DOES understand, in fact, he's smarter than most people give him credit. It's hard to tell if he will live a "normal" life....and by that I assume you mean his chances of getting a job, getting married and having children...etc. Some people believe that Einstein was autistic...he didn't speak until he was 4, and often "daydreamed". Einstein had a wonderful marriage and children...and you know the rest. What's most important is that you love him unconditionally, and don't be so discouraged. I was devistated to discover that my son was "delayed", but with the right help through doctors and teachers, he is now ahead of kids his age. He's only six, and is able to do second grade math, and works with machinery complicated enough for kids twice his age. He's a bit behind in the speech area, but has grown by leaps and bounds. Next year, he'll be ready for the first grade. There are many ways you can get help. Ask your son's pediatric neurologist for a list of schools for autism in your area, or you can get help from Autism Speaks (the link is included). Feel free to e-mail me if you have any more questions, or if you just need to "unload". As a parent of a child with autism, I understand what you are going through....hang in there...it's not nearly as bad as you think.
2006-11-29 06:26:41 · answer #1 · answered by VA Mamma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's difficult to tell if his life will be normal at this time with so little detail. How did he get the diagnosis in the first place? Aspergers like all disabilities, has different levels of severity. If his case is very mild, it is very likely that he will go on and have a realitively normal life. If it's a severe case, he may have difficulties. I work as a psychologist with a school system in VA, some of the students with Aspergers are educated in a regular classrooms with their agemates, others are in a self-contained classroom, others are somewhere in between. It depends on your child's situation.
2006-11-29 14:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My best friend's 10 year old nephew has Asperger's and, yes, he is living a 'normal' life. Asperger's kids are often called 'little professors' - though they have trouble socially they tend to be very smart. Nicky needs help with a lot of social stuff, but he is also taking classes at the local college. From what I understand, he is also fun and delightful. Prepare yourself to be his advocate at school.
2006-11-29 14:00:44 · answer #3 · answered by jane7 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/
Asperger's has a fairly good prognosis, people with Asperger's are usually very intelligent but struuggle with some other aspects of life, but yes ultimately as an adult he should be a fully functional member of society
2006-11-29 14:04:02 · answer #4 · answered by tabulahrasa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-29 13:56:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my experience is that, no, he will not lead a 'normal' life.
he will always be in his own world. there are many promising therapies. use as many of them as possible - as you can do and afford. try everything and see if anything works.
2006-11-29 14:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋