new to group and Aspergers diagnosis

[Guest guest]

Hello. I am the mother of a 7 year old boy who received an Aspergers

diagnosis last Monday. We have been told of this possibility for the

last few months but just officially diagnosed. I had an IEP meeting a

couple weeks ago and the school felt that he was Aspergers and want him

to go to a new a school where they have a special ed class for

emotionally disturbed children. So scary sounding. I check out the new

school May 17th. I haven't signed anything yet. I agree he needs a new

school. But I want to make sure it is a good fit first.

This whole school thing has been difficult. I am so tired of being told

negative things about my sons behavior. He is a good and very smart kid

who gets overwhelmed and then has trouble handling certain situations.

Well, that's the short version of the current situation and I am glad

to have found a support group. I don't know what I am doing or what I

am supposed to be doing. I am taking it day by day and trying to make

the best decisions for my child that will lead to emotionally pain-free

days for the both of us.

-Janine