RE: Introduction and request

[Guest guest]

<<Hello. My name is . I am a single mother of two young children,

the oldest of whom has been diagnosed with Asperger's. I am not exactly

sure what that means or what I can do. Would someone please help me?>>

Hello ,

Take a deep breath! My daughter was finally diagnosed with Aspergers about 6

years ago. Some questions:

1) Where do you live?

2) How old is your child?

3) What sex is the child?

Asperger's is what's called an autistic spectrum disorder. What it means in

reality is that your child learns a lot differently than other kids and that

he/she has problems with social cues. There are also sensory issues: my

daughter doesn't like loud noises (unless of course it's her stereo and

SHE'S turned it up), she only likes certain foods and fabrics, so that's a

taste and texture thing. She tends to be very focused on her interests. A

leading expert is Tony Attwood who likens Asperger's with the sitcom Third

Rock from the Sun. Feel free to email me off list.

,RN

lemobrn@...

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I would recommend that you read Tony Attwood's book called Asperger syndrome

and also that you use the on-line resource OASIS:

http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/

which has loads of stuff about Asperger's. Others on this list will be able

to tell you about the sort of help that is available pre-school and in

school. Your child will need an IEP at school to detail the problems they

have and the way the school is going to help to overcome those.

in England

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I would recommend that you read Tony Attwood's book called Asperger syndrome

and also that you use the on-line resource OASIS:

http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/

which has loads of stuff about Asperger's. Others on this list will be able

to tell you about the sort of help that is available pre-school and in

school. Your child will need an IEP at school to detail the problems they

have and the way the school is going to help to overcome those.

in England

[Guest guest]

They started an IEP at his school last year. Since his psychologist

is now involved, the final diagnosis has been made. School just

started this year, so I have yet to speak with his school counselor,

but hopefully we'll be able to connect soon.

> Hi ,

> I would recommend that you read Tony Attwood's book called Asperger

syndrome

> and also that you use the on-line resource OASIS:

>

> http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/

>

> which has loads of stuff about Asperger's. Others on this list will

be able

> to tell you about the sort of help that is available pre-school and

in

> school. Your child will need an IEP at school to detail the

problems they

> have and the way the school is going to help to overcome those.

>

> in England