Guest guest Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Hi, list. I have just joined because I'm going to be having a life- changing event in the next couple months and want to get help being prepared! My boyfriend and I live together, and he has a 10-year- old son with Asperger's from his previous marriage. His son has been living mostly with my boyfriend's ex-wife, especially since she moved them to another state a year and a half ago. We are going to be having his son with us this summer for 2 months. I've been doing reading and of course my bf and I talk about what's coming and how we will need to prepare. He's a great dad and a terrific bf, too - very understanding and supportive. I'm looking for resources that could help *me* cope with living day-to-day with an Aspie. I want the time we spend together this summer to be as non-stressful as possible, for all of us! I am looking at this as a growth opportunity - I'm going to need to develop skills I have never had to develop before. I don't want to just spend the summer trying to leave them alone and avoid contact with his son. Trying to keep positive, even though I'm kind of scared about the changes that are coming!! I have been reading " Parenting your Asperger's Child " and also read " The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time " for a perspective piece. Any recommendations would be helpful! Thank you very much in advance. kimberly Columbus, OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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