tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post6307905939082878073..comments2023-09-17T04:34:33.856-07:00Comments on My ASD Child: An Official Diagnosis: How Important Is It?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-69998722077911255342012-01-08T15:28:47.130-08:002012-01-08T15:28:47.130-08:00I was officially diagnosed at 32 and did it mainly...I was officially diagnosed at 32 and did it mainly for acknowledgement that I wasn't just a 'freak' I have found it too be useful though as I have been able to use it to explain better to people why I cannot do somethings or why they are more difficult for me or for a little extra help or support such as my uni tutor doesn't expect me to attend the group tutorials (I'm studying from home)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-43575741091946524712012-01-08T15:28:35.975-08:002012-01-08T15:28:35.975-08:00i am 41 and have aspergers, trust me the worst thi...i am 41 and have aspergers, trust me the worst thing you can do is get them officicially disgnosed. its a label for life and makes it VERY DIFFICULT to find a job. i have been medically signed of for the last 5 years because my doctor, who is very understanding, could see how depressing it was for me going to multiple job interviews and getting no where at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-44602785948844092172012-01-08T08:30:17.695-08:002012-01-08T08:30:17.695-08:00Personally, I would find out. The more we can lear...Personally, I would find out. The more we can learn about ourselves the better. And he will have a family some day and will need tools to cope with that. Don't shy away from anything. And as far as labelling goes?? Everyone is labelled somehow, whether u may be blonde, male, female, fat, thin, rich, poor. Never be ashamed. It brings strength. Good luck and god speak. XxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-5500215773484505732012-01-08T08:30:02.481-08:002012-01-08T08:30:02.481-08:00At 20 years of age it would be important to permit...At 20 years of age it would be important to permit him autonomy- to identify himself - or not. This can be handled through a therapist familiar with ASD - as a 3rd person outside of the parents will be more neutral. A therapist can also provide family therapy and help facilitate services too. This frees the parents for their important role of supporting their son holistically and unconditionally w/o being the target of anger or frustration or "bad guy" in the process of emotions that may arise. Following up with the services of a life coach may also help. good luck and blessings for success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-8745636537256669632012-01-08T08:29:45.922-08:002012-01-08T08:29:45.922-08:00i hate this whole "fear of labeling" thi...i hate this whole "fear of labeling" thing. don't you want your son to not be discriminated against for the simple fact of people not understanding WHY he is different? i have a friend who is 42, recently diagnosed and that diagnosis is the only thing that saved him from being fired from his job of 10 years...that he is EXCEPTIONALLY skilled at. he was being reprimanded for his interpersonal "issues". i KNEW he had aspergers (as does my son). he went from almost fired to promoted. once HR UNDERSTOOD why he had problems in the areas he does. not to mention that RELIEF for him, personally. he has felt "broken" his whole life and not understood why. i strongly suggest getting a proper diagnosis, looking into occupational therapy and facilitating the best life possible for your son.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-22993451377031542872012-01-07T07:43:44.995-08:002012-01-07T07:43:44.995-08:00Learn all you can about the disorder and then foll...Learn all you can about the disorder and then follow your instincts...it can be overwhelming..there will be those times when you get conflicting advise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-89340578030693607682012-01-07T07:43:35.809-08:002012-01-07T07:43:35.809-08:00My advice is to read all you can learn all you wan...My advice is to read all you can learn all you want shut the book & continue with your lives. At 14 years old my daughter was diagnosed with Aspergers during many years of assessments & diagnostics I came to realise that I may too have Aspergers, but ïm married have children, hold a full time job managing 30 people, so with a little understanding & a lot of patience a 'normal' life can be had. Good luck with your decision xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-66042424238660089992012-01-07T07:43:22.282-08:002012-01-07T07:43:22.282-08:00its better he knows so he can understand himselfits better he knows so he can understand himselfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-45565055613590483502012-01-07T07:43:12.470-08:002012-01-07T07:43:12.470-08:00if you know he will recievve services through the ...if you know he will recievve services through the state to care for him...if not, you wont...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com