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Aspergers
Asked by T. from Dallas
on March 30, 2006
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Need to find someone who can treat my son, who was just recently diagnosed. He is 16 and also suffers from bi-polar disorder. I also need to find someone who can edu...
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- This may not be quite the answer you're looking for, but modifying his diet might provide some improvement. For example, bipolar disorder has been associated with glu...
- Hi T., I just saw your posting from over a week ago in MamaSource.... my son has Asperger's and we go to Dr. Dante Burgos, a psychiatrist, in Dallas. There is anothe...
- I think nutrition is very key. You might start buying all natural (no added hormones or antibiotics) meats and organic produce. The Cupboard in Denton carries all na...
Asperger's/ADHD AND Panhypopituitarism
Asked by D.T. from Dallas
on March 26, 2008
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I have a 7 yr old who was born with panhypopituitarism. He's been on a total growth hormone replacement since birth. Then last year when he was 6 the school formally ...
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- When I'm in need of health advice, I go to Lilli Hetherington. If you listen to KWRD, you may have heard her on the radio. She has been helping others for 30 years...
- Hi, I can only address the Asperger issue. My son was diagnosed at 3 yrs. (he is 13 now) but I knew he was different from birth. Vacines may contribute to Autism but...
- D., My 17 year old is an Aspie. I agree with Karen B, I don't believe Asperger's and autism are the same and I hate to see them lumped together. It isn't uncommon...
Aspergers
Asked by C.S. from Kalamazoo
on July 15, 2009
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I am trying to help my 18 yr old son who has Aspergers. Any help would be appreciated. I guess I didn't put enough in the first time. So here is more. Thanks lots....
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- Hi, C. Don't hesitate to contact me.... My son is nearly 23, with Aspergers, and is now working, after graduating from college, and just bought a house (foreclosed f...
- C., You might want to look into the FlyLady program to help your son develop daily routines he can use when he moves out on his own. The control journals are gre...
- email me off line for an online support group here in Michigan. They are lifesavers. There are links to workshops, caregiver to caregiver advice, some professional adv...
Aspergers
Asked by J.G. from Houston
on October 21, 2006
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Hello my name is J. andI have 4 kids all are almost grown 24 21 17 and 7. My 17 yr old daughter was dxd with AS when she was 12, I pretty much have all i need to know ...
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- Good luck with the school system. I always thought that our school system was way behind from the rest of the states. There only reaction to children with disabilitys ...
- I don't think they can make you do that since she has a "disability". My sister is 14 and has AS as well. She is in a private school called TECLARC (The Exceptional ...
- Hi J., I am a Rehabilitation Counselor and I work for Louisiana Rehab Services. We are a state agency which helps individuals with disabilities to find employme...
Asperger's and IEP
Asked by R.L. from Los Angeles
on July 17, 2009
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My son has not been officially diagnosed with Asperger's, but we are pretty sure he has it. He just started OT, which we hope will help some of his sensory issues (lou...
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- Hi R., I just saw your post. My best friend's son has Aspergers. He 13, brilliant and does great in school. His problems have been "social" and he has a hard time m...
- Hi, I so understand your fears. My suggestion is that you get the IEP. My experience was that it did not draw unneeded attention to my son. The school district may ...
- You'll probably get a load of replies from this as the incidence of Aspergers and Autism are so high, but I cannot emphasize enough the how essential it is to do every...
Looking for Mom's Who Have Boys with Asperger's Syndrom
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on December 8, 2006
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Hi,
I have a 13 year old son with Asperger's.He is lovely and bright, but I need help
from somebody who may have some advice how to get through the difficult times ...
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- I have a friend with a 4 year old daughter who has Asperger's. She gave me some contacts for you: Local support groups...there's one in Rolling Meadows and one in ...
- my 8 year old son has autism, but my friend in MN has a 12-13 year old boy w/Asperger's. She would be happy to talk to you. Her name is Jenny and her email is ____@...
- I have a friend with a resource website: http://aspergerresources.com/ and a book site: http://www.ilovemyaspiekid.com Hope it helps! A. http://www.famil...
Explaining Aspergers to My Kids....
Asked by P.M. from Kansas City
on December 27, 2007
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adding a few comments here: My kids are really empathetic and understand that he has 'differences'. They have always been very accepting of him. Unfortunately, it appe...
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- I guess it would have to do with their age. My daughter is autistic, meaning she is more severly affected. We explain to others that her brain is an example of a compu...
- Maybe you should get a book on Aspergers. It might have some tips with informing your children and yourself on how to deal with him. It's the least you could do with i...
- just tell them that he understands things different and change is hard on him. I taught preschool and one of the kdis in my class has it and that is kind how we explai...
Children with Aspergers
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on January 6, 2008
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Does anyone have experience with an Aspergers child in regard to potty training issues / personal hygiene? My 7 year old son with Aspergers is potty trained (although...
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- A., All I can say is to give your son time, patience and continue to encourage him. My 5 year-old took a real long time to potty train too (and he enhibits some symp...
- Hi: My suggestion is that you visit NAET.com and NARFNET.org and learn about the help available to your child in this regard. I think it is important that you read...
- Hi A., I have an HFA girl, 8 years old, (also live in Long Beach) and it's a process for all of us to improve upon the hygiene. I'd say, be patient, take detailed no...
Suspect My Nephew Has Asperger's - How to Say Something?
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on July 7, 2009
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Every time we visit my husband's nephew - I feel like he may have high-functioning autism, but I don't know how to bring it up to my sister-in-law without her getting ...
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- I think this is an issue best left to your nephew's parents and their pediatrician, who should be evaluating his development at each visit. Every kid is different. Lot...
- Hi S.. I feel like I could have written your exact request! I think the same thing about my nephew, however I don't think it's your job to say anything. Or they may...
- Sounds just like my son! He is almost 4 now and was diagnosed on the autism spectrum last summer. It's looking more and more like asperger's. So one of the pare...
Need Help with Finding Therapy for My Son
Asked by K.B. from Greensboro
on July 6, 2008
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My son is 8 years old and over the last few years has been diagnosed with ADHD, sensory integration disorder, OCD, and Tourette's. With everything I have read about A...
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- Even though he does not have asperger's, the underlying biological problems are shared among many of these childhood disorders... so it still might help to check out w...
- I recommend Developmental Therapy Associates in Cary or Durham http://www.developmentaltherapy.com/ They will do a thorough analysis of your child and determine whi...
- If you are in Fayetteville, and want to stay local you can see Dr. Smith at Learning Links Educational Center ###-###-####. She specializes in this. Good Luck and ...
