tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post7998552994809336658..comments2023-09-17T04:34:33.856-07:00Comments on My ASD Child: When do you tell a child he/she has Aspergers?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-9865857347263071822015-05-26T10:21:16.091-07:002015-05-26T10:21:16.091-07:00It's funny...I didn't learn that I had asp...It's funny...I didn't learn that I had aspergers syndrome until I was 17 because my mom saw it but my dad refused to believe that there was anything wrong with me.<br />When my dad left the family at 15 we were finally able to diagnose me.<br />I don't see it as anything wrong with me, though. It's just part of who I am and part of God's plan for me.<br />I looked up to find if Sheldon has aspergers though, and actually, Jim Reynolds says he doesn't have aspergers.<br />Here are some characters I think have aspergers:<br />Butters Stotch<br />Twilight Sparkle<br />Lisa SimpsonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800475784031467445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-85419894777104955512011-08-08T08:06:33.624-07:002011-08-08T08:06:33.624-07:00Karen Gomez Vega
thanks so much everyone. they are...Karen Gomez Vega<br />thanks so much everyone. they are not asking questions yet i just try to explain what is happening to them so that we can work on it as a team. we have a counselor and a behavioral therapist plus their school is amazing so we are very blessed in that respect. i know we will have the talk about autism and aspergers at some point. we have already gotten the sensitive sam book but they did not really get it so we will re read as they get older and get other books too. again, thank you so much all!<br />August 3 at 4:57pm · Like<br />Parenting Aspergers Children - Support Group http://www.myaspergerschild.com/2009/12/when-do-you-tell-child-heshe-has.html<br />My Aspergers Child: When do you tell a child he/she has Aspergers?<br />www.myaspergerschild.com<br />August 3 at 8:17pm · Like · 1 person ·<br />Karen Gomez Vega thank you so much for your answer and sharing your personal story. it really helps to get your point of view and i am sure it will help many other parents too!<br />August 3 at 10:15pm · Like<br />Christine Selby<br />We gave our son bits and pieces that were age appropriate from the time of his diagnosis at age 5. The first thing we told him was that Autism EXPLAINS his behavior but does not EXCUSE his behavior. We started working from there identifying what was poor behavior choices or what tools would help with symptoms. As he grew older we shared more specifically about the spectrum. At about age 10-11 HE started asking the questions and opening the dialogue and since then discussion is on HIS terms and time (he is now 12). He does not like for me to bring it up but he does bring it up when he feels the need to. I'm grateful I equipped him with information over the years so that when we reached this stage in life I wouldn't be overloading him with all the ins and outs of autism. We address specifically what he is struggling with or what he is curious about. I'm VERY VERY proud of my Aspie!<br />14 hours ago · LikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-82126850740712479672011-08-08T08:06:20.961-07:002011-08-08T08:06:20.961-07:00Parenting Aspergers Children - Support Group The s...Parenting Aspergers Children - Support Group The sooner - the better !<br />August 3 at 2:08pm · Like · 2 people<br />Karen Gomez Vega<br />ok then, another question-how do you explain it in terms that a 6 or 7 year old can comprehend? they already know that they are different and need extra help, we have watched parts of parenthood where max melts down or withdraws (we have one that internalizes and one that acts out) and talked about another aspie boy at their school and how he has a hard time too. they have also been to events with other children with aspergers and autism and i run a support group in coordination with CARD. i feel confident they know what is going on and understand it i just have not labeled it per se. thanks for your thoughts!<br />August 3 at 2:18pm · Like<br />Julie Edwards My son has,nt had a diagnosis yet,but we are very open with him,and when we see the doctor,he is there with us even if major issues crop up. My son knows he has to try extra hard with socialising and being nice to people. The more open you are the better,because it will help them in later life,and cope with negative comments of other people. My son is accepting it quite well now,and no diagnosis yet.<br />August 3 at 3:59pm · Like · 1 person<br />Julie Edwards I agree with not labelling a child,to me it's a diagnosis like a physical disability but in their brain.<br />August 3 at 4:02pm · Like · 1 person<br />Lucy O'Neill I think personally when the child starts to ask questions, clearly if they are not asking then they are perhaps not necessarily aware that they are different. There are some great books out there to show your child and explain to them what Autism or Aspergers is. Good luck xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-51908540544761545672011-08-08T08:06:08.666-07:002011-08-08T08:06:08.666-07:00Just wondering, how old did you tell your aspie th...Just wondering, how old did you tell your aspie that he has aspergers? my aspie is 7 and i also have a 6 year old with autism. we tell them they have issues with their brain so they have try harder than other kids but that they can do lots of stuff still with effort and time. they were non verbal until 3 1/2 to 4 years old and used to not look us in the eyes at all. we continue to see improvement though i am not looking for or expecting a recovery by any means. when do you think is a good age to actually tell the actual diagnosis? any thoughts would be appreciated it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com