SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Temple Grandin

i think there are a lot more people - a LOT - who live with aspergers and autism than are reported. that's probably stating the obvious, but i bet if we were all aware of the true scope of what people are actually dealing with in our society, we'd look at it a lot differently.

I'd just like to say that you're a great parent for seeking/providing what your special child needs.

I was incorrectly diagnosed with Asperger's when my mother left me at age six. I was emotionally open with my dad because he needed me, but was apparently extremely reserved at school (while exceeding in the studies department). Thankfully, my teacher opted to provide one-on-one counseling with someone twice a week instead of moving me ahead to second grade.

To this day, I'm not a social butterfly but can turn it on with little discomfort when needed. It really hurts to see how little resources we're providing for our children at school. There are so many kids who need a little extra, and they're continuing to be neglected.

Anxiety said:

I had a boss that I swear is somewhere on the spectrum, he is very eccentric, some funny tics, fluttery hands and talked to himself and stared through people without even realising. Highly intelligent, could focus on his work like nobody else and was and incredible dancer, but was kind of socially inept

Anxiety said:

Sounds like an interesting book, I may want to get it also.

I have a 20 year old with aspergers. Things got very bad at times at school, and at home. The school at one point expelled him because they didn't understand and were unwilling to learn about him. (we eventually had to get a lawyer). He has a great deal of trouble dealing with the differences between the world as he sees it and the world as it is. He did graduate high school, and is now in college. He is extremely socially akward (functions socially around a 12 year old level), but has completely rejected any idea that he has a disorder, and will not accept any type of help for his situation

I wanted to tell you that there was an America's Top Model contestant suffering from this syndrome. I believe it was this syndrome because she had problems looking people in the eye.

She was(is) a very beautiful girl. She made it very far in the competition.

I just wanted you to know.

I have a husband with Asperger's & 2 of my 3 sons have it too, my 20 year old & my 12 year old... like thirdandfinal... my eldest had many problems whilst in education.. an unbelievable amount... as such he had to leave prior to finishing... at that time we did not know enough... it was only after all this.. all 3 were recognised...

our 12 year old is faring much better, not only cos we kno so much more but bcos we can take an active part in helping him in practical ways..

ThirdandFinal said:

That is the next step. And my worry. It seems that the people who have owned the diagnosis have done well. They have focused on the positives and learn that they must make real effort in hard situations. Having to have a conversation will, like always, be one sided and I may not really get a sense of how he feels about it. That's just it. I don't know how he feels, so it's difficult to make a decision on what to say.

I am very grateful his school is concern and willing to be involved. It helps that he is in a Charter school for Science/ Technology. It has been a little more acceptable to be a geek there.

lascantas said:

Thanks. He is handsome enough to be a model...