tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post6650459447500506601..comments2023-09-17T04:34:33.856-07:00Comments on My ASD Child: Testing a Child for AspergersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-87251491960788406082017-02-25T04:22:38.170-08:002017-02-25T04:22:38.170-08:00Someone said my cousin who I like the most is an A...Someone said my cousin who I like the most is an Aspie. After that, I insisted her to <a href="https://aspergerly.com/aspergers-test/" rel="nofollow">take the test</a> of CAST (AQ Quiz). She scored 25 and according to CAST, it's an average score which means she isn't an Aspie. I've also insisted my cousin to get diagnosed. She did that too and found nothing.Habib Faruk Himelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741056652822490472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-78755946319364664172012-04-24T19:27:04.611-07:002012-04-24T19:27:04.611-07:00My 14y/o sister is extremely smart in school but s...My 14y/o sister is extremely smart in school but socially does not fit in. I'm 23 and since I was in high school watching her grow up has been hard. She carried around a bag of toys up until this past year when she was 13. She doesn't engage in conversation very well and only has one other friend that acts just like her. My father and step mother have been told on several occasions that something is wrong and they need to help her. She is graduating high school this year and going to be attending a high school where she doesn't know anyone. I'm very concerned that kids will take advantage of her. I don't know what to do. She is not independent and very sheltered. At 14 she isn't allowed to stay home alone. She doesn't go out and play like other kids. She is more content watching tv playing video games or reading books on animals. When I am around her alone she acts more mature cause I try to incurage it. When she is around my step mother and my father she makes childish noises like she is 5 and doesn't carry a conversation like a 14 year old should. My whole family sees this issue and is very worried. What do I do? Is there anything I can do?Tisha23https://www.blogger.com/profile/13097412566230856162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-91167960870908774732012-02-15T22:27:38.320-08:002012-02-15T22:27:38.320-08:00SPD is sensory processing order, not ASD (Autism s...SPD is sensory processing order, not ASD (Autism spectrum disorder). Aspergers is typically ASD, and like all the ASD, its on a scale. Your psychologist is qualified to make the diagnosis, and they will know more about this than a general doctor. Take your son for a formal assessment to clarify things, then get him the support and assistance he needs. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-47881993649444766662012-02-07T09:42:21.764-08:002012-02-07T09:42:21.764-08:00I have been in denial that my son is "differe...I have been in denial that my son is "different". I would look as his maturity level and deny that he was not like other children his age...and called it "sweet". My child was just sweeter than others. But he also has difficult days about 90% of the time. I was in denial until I read what "Anonymous" said about their 9 y/o grandson. The description of the child is parallel to the description I could give my 8 y/o son. My mother and her boyfriend have been telling me for a couple of years now that my son has Aspergers Syndrome, and I have denied it because only his many therapist have said so, and not a diagnosis from a doctor. But Anonymous is calling this SPD...is this Aspergers?Jessica McCulloughhttp://www.facebook.com/jacobsmother03noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-16369814670933177462011-06-27T13:44:43.094-07:002011-06-27T13:44:43.094-07:00Our 9 y/o grandson has recently been tested by bot...Our 9 y/o grandson has recently been tested by both an Ed Psych specialist and the school specialist and he has classic signs of SPD...<br /><br />He had severe meltdowns from the age of 18 months<br /><br />Is somewhat “clingy” and whiny with his mom<br /><br />Has trouble with communication and is very immature socially.<br /><br />He is impulsive and does not think before he acts and subsequently has broken one arm twice and the other one once. He for eg, climbed onto the picnic table in the backyard, and was throwing a ball onto the roof, letting it roll back towards him without checking how much table was left, fell off and broke his arm.<br /><br />He was put back a grade in school because he could not socially manage the classroom even though he is a brilliant boy and knew the work.<br /><br />He does show some obsessive symptoms over some of his toys. His older sister finds that he tends to want to play with her and not give her time to herself. She was in tears with frustration with her brother who would not give her time to herself on the past weekend.<br /><br />Our big concern is his lack of foresight and insight as he does not seem to understand how his behavior contributes to the actions or reactions of others. It is almost as if he is seeing the situations from a distance with him looking on. And we all find that his version of the event is vastly different to the actual facts. Every problem he considers is someone else’s fault and he does not take responsibility for anything he does.<br /><br />Added to all of this is that his younger brother (now a 6 y/o) as well will be tested by the Autism Clinic in Calgary in the fall. The younger one taught himself to read and at this point in kindergarten reads fluently but he has a very monotone speech pattern. The younger one is the kind to wander off even though he is told to stay close. Both boys have problems with communication and the older one uses words that do not always make sense. WE have also been told that the older boy cannot see the “bigger picture” but will look at several small points but not put them together.<br /><br />I have suggested to our daughter that she go back to the paediatrician to see what other resources are available to parent or counsel this grandson since none of those who tested him have given our daughter and son in law any further help in parenting this boy.<br /><br />How do you help a child like this gain insight into his behavior? Our daughter and her husband feel like they are in a fog and are really concerned for their older son.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-87132500767996588432011-06-20T03:29:48.196-07:002011-06-20T03:29:48.196-07:00Children normal behaviors depend on various natura...Children normal behaviors depend on various natural and environmental circumstances in which a child grow and observes the way for his best possible conduct within his reach and interact amongst those who respond his gestures and body talks.<br />http://www.child-behaviorproblems.com/Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314118344879078623noreply@blogger.com