Aspergers Syndrome
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Any Tips on Asperger's
Asked by K.F. from Stationed Overseas
on January 25, 2008
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My daughter was diagnosed with Asperger's last year. That was kinda it, the Dr.s were like yeah she has it. So even though I have I asked and "googled" I am kinda left...
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- Kirsten I am a grandmother raising an asperger child all his life. He is 12. My advice is read, read, read. Find a Dr./ counselor that you and your child really "...
- Hi Kristen, I don't know anyone with this diagnosis, but I would like to suggest that you insist on being referred to a German Pediatrician or Specialist. If the d...
- My husband's cousin has 2 boys with Asperger's and she actually helps out in the schools with children that have the same thing. She is very knolwegable on this condit...
Asperger Syndrome
Asked by G.D. from New York
on May 28, 2008
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My 5 yr. old has Asperger Syndrome (mild). I find myself losing my temper with him during busy times of the day because I run out of patience when he is hyper-focused...
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- G., I find that what works with my son (4, HFA) is to warn him at 10 minutes before he has to be done, 5 minutes, and then 2 minutes. It forestalls some of the mel...
- My 15 year old also has a very mild form of asperger. The good news is that he is smart, sweet, and wonderful. I had the same frustation problems that you describe. I ...
- G., What about joining a support group. Maybe other people who have a child with Asperger Syndrome have suggestions to help you. My nephew has Asperger Syndrome a...
Any Asperger's Moms Out There?
Asked by A.K. from Boca Raton
on March 14, 2007
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Hi all! My sisters 3 yr. old has been given a "possible asperger's" diagnosis with alot more testing to go.....she's in GA and I referred her to Mama source for her a...
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- Hello, yes my step-son was FINALLY diagnosed w/ Aspberger's a few years ago! Would be happy to share notes w/ your sister! L. ____@____.com
- Hi A.. I'm C. and the mother of two boys, Blaine is about to be 7 (has ADHD) and Devin is 4 1/2 (has Moderate Autism). I am a member of a group of parents of Autism ...
- an excellent resource is autismspeaks.com very active org that has put autism at the forefront of focus at fed. level; CAN merged w/ autism speaks; you will find lots...
Asperger Syndrome
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on March 25, 2008
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does anyone know of a support group for my 30 year old son for asperger syndrome. he needs to meet people like him. it would be great if he can find a local group to j...
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- Hi Cheryl - Please check out my website at www.evolibri.com. I'm a neurodiversity counselor in Palo Alto, and hope to start a new ASD group this summer. If you sign...
- Parents Helping Parents in Santa Clara www.php.com has a support group for Asperger Syndrome. Carol Gallegos PHP Asperger Support Group Facilitator Parents Helpin...
- Have you checked with Parents Helping Parents? Their website is PHP.com. Their office is in Santa Clara and they have support groups and hold informational meetings --...
Asperger's Syndrome
Asked by S.L. from Myrtle Beach
on November 15, 2007
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My son was recently diagnosed (Aug.) with Asperger's. I contacted the school district to attempt getting an IEP for him. They started the testing process and so far ...
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- Hi S. I have a 10 year old with autism. You have to stay on the school district to get them to do anything. You really do have to fight for any assistance in the cl...
- Call the guidance counselor and demand a response within 3 days. If you don't hear anything, call the principal and again demand a response within 3 days, if nothing g...
- Asperger's is a lot like autism but I believe people with Asperger's are almost always "high functioning" while some people autism can be quite the opposite. Your son...
Asperger Syndrome
Asked by M.H. from San Francisco
on June 27, 2008
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Hi Mamas,
My Godson's doctor is speculating asperger syndrome as what has been challenging him. He is a very worried, intelligent 5 year old. I have just begun re...
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- i work at Regional Center of the East Bay and my one suggestion is to have your godson's mom call us and speak to the eligibility counselors. because if he DOES have a...
- Hi M. - As usual, the Moms here have great advice -- Joanna knows about PHP because she works there (hi Joanna!) and it is the very best resource to start with here...
- My oldest daughter was diagnosed at age 9... She is on the mild side and only exhibits signs in terms of social settings. She is extremely bright (a college junior dou...
Asperger's Question
Asked by M.O. from New York
on May 11, 2009
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I have a question for any mom (or dad) with some knowledge or experience of Asperger's syndrome.
My sweet little boy, who will be turning 3 this summer, has been ge...
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- Good Luck!! try not to read too much online. It always sounds worse. Let the pro's make the diagnosis. Be sure to have a second opinion also!!
- Hi M., I am an OT, and from what you describe, I think maybe his problem with younger children has more to do with his sensory processing disorder than a spectrum d...
- Hello- My son just turned 4 in February and has outgrown a lot of things that used to concern me about him. For example, just this last year he's finally able to b...
Asperger's Syndrome
Asked by D.C. from Redding
on January 28, 2008
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We have a 5 year old son that may have Asperger's Syndrome & we're looking for help & support. We are getting him tested next week to be sure. He has a very good, ge...
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- My son as diagnosed as having mild Aspergers when he was 7 and, honestly, having a name and something to research acted like a key. Once you understand what makes you...
- Hi D., I am so sorry to hear what a hard time you are having. I am not up on Asperger's but will pray for you and your family. D. E
- Hi There, I'm so sorry to hear the news. I have a pretty wild little boy that the teachers are always wanting to try to get me to diagnose for them, they are suspecti...
Asperger's
Asked by D.R. from Los Angeles
on July 31, 2008
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Info and advice please, my son Jake is going into Middle school this year and I am freaking out! He did relatively (sp?) well in grade school with the help and support...
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- Dear D., ....and you think that people will go on line and say how wonderful the school is? Get a grip. Junior High School is just plain DIFFICULT and the kids ar...
- Hi D., I am going through a similar situation as you this year and have been experiencing similar feelings and apprehension and fear. What I plan on doing, to try ...
- My daughter has Asperger's and did fine in elementary school with an IEP and an aide. She starts middle school in a few months and I'm sending her to a different midd...
Mother Looking for Info on Asperger's
Asked by L.Z. from Louisville
on September 14, 2006
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My 6 year old stepson may have Asperger's. Can anyone tell me what to expect from this child in regard to changes in behavior, etc??
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- Hi L., I just wanted to say first of all that I commend all the mothers here for their dedication to all the "little angels" out there whom they have been entrusted t...
- Asperger's Disorder is usually considered a form of autism. You can expect your stepson to suffer from impairments in his use of nonverbal behavior (i.e. he may have ...
- My brother (37) was just diagnosed with this so I grew up with it but didn't know it. He was't diagnosed when he was younger because the syndrome wasn't in the diagnos...
