tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post513603760773070224..comments2023-09-17T04:34:33.856-07:00Comments on My ASD Child: Aspergers Symptoms in Infants, Toddlers, and Older ChildrenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-25519659615453602702017-01-19T07:26:37.616-08:002017-01-19T07:26:37.616-08:00Gosh, he sounds a lot like my son, and doctors hav...Gosh, he sounds a lot like my son, and doctors have told me my son has all the signs of Aspergers/Autism, although he is still being tested as he's just turned 3. My son also does the exact same tomato sauce thing, he even dips his strawberries in it. But it sounds like his mum's not dealing with it very well, which could be quite damaging for both of them. Could you at least get her to read this blog or something similar?<br /><br /><br />Since I began the diagnosis process I've received so many great tips to deal with the meltdowns. For example, ASD kidsvreally respond to some sort of sensory distraction when they're upset. My son likes to be held very close and rocked and sung to. Or he likes cold things so I lie him down on a cold surface. And routine really helps. I think the most important point is that these little ones will not be forced to do anything so we have to find out what works for them.<br /><br />I really hope the young mum gets help. Even if it's only doing a bit of reading. Maybe you could get hold of an information booklet from a support service to leave with her. I really think diagnosis is half the battle. I hope it works out well for them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321396281584896766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-75940901288743158592017-01-19T07:10:53.010-08:002017-01-19T07:10:53.010-08:00My son sounds exactly like yours, and his doctor a...My son sounds exactly like yours, and his doctor and educators are all sure he has Aspergers, though he is still being tested. So yes, definitely ask your doctor to have him tested if possible.<br /><br />I've been told that all of Nate's (my son) behaviors are typically Aspergers. He's just turned three and like your son he doesn't talk but is obsessed with words and spelling. I've made him lots of letters out of cardboard and play dough and stuff like that, and he communicates through that. For example, he'll write 'green day revolution radio' if he wants to hear that song. He's started having meltdowns if he can't find the right letter though. He really tries to talk but can't do sounds outside of mamama or dadada.<br />I don't know what country you're in but in Australia I'm finding that the more I look for professional help, the more I find. Don't be afraid to ask doctors/specialists for what you need, as your son needs you to get the help that you need. You'll probably also need help to save your sanity because I know how exhausting and frustrating it is when they're having their meltdowns or when they can't tell you what's wrong.<br /><br />The letters I've made have really helped us, and also routine.<br /><br /><br />It's really nice to know there's someone out there going through such a similar unique situation. If you'd like talk more and/or trade tips I'm happy to give you my email address.<br />Good luck with your little boy. I hope you find a good doctor. A good one should refer you to a paediatrician or childhood intervention team.<br />Best wishes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321396281584896766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-68168579343656396812017-01-19T06:47:47.866-08:002017-01-19T06:47:47.866-08:00Thank you for your comment. I have a 3 year old th...Thank you for your comment. I have a 3 year old that, although he is still being tested, is thought to have Aspergers. It's nice to hear some positive feedback and encouragement from you. I'm not afraid of his diagnosis. I just feel that he is an individual, just as we all are. The diagnosis and tips from everyone will be helpful, I'm sure, but I don't share the dread because I feel that these Aspergers brings a touch of brilliance and humor into the world. Sometimes I think that the problems associated with Aspies are often more to do with cultural expectations than with those who have it.<br /><br />I'm sure there will be many challenges for my son and for us, his family. I'm hoping that with diagnosis comes understanding of how to deal with the difficulties he'll face. But I'm just as excited about being his mother as I am about my other son.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321396281584896766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-61130611870373046362016-12-22T07:56:19.575-08:002016-12-22T07:56:19.575-08:00This article has me in tears. My son is 27 now. ...This article has me in tears. My son is 27 now. <br />In grade school, he was noted as struggling somehow, but after a 'team' diagnosed him at the school, it was determined he had no social problems, no problem in any way - sweetheart of a kid, just "learned differently". So he was placed in a step program where they kept the classroom small and 'spoon-fed' the teachings. Four years, he was in that program and he graduated from 5th grade with his peers. In high school, he struggled and it took the 5th year to graduate. With the thrill of that accomplishment, my son (being an intricate artist - especially talented with pen and ink drawings) went on to get his Bachelor's degree in Illustration at a prestigious Art college. This again, took the 5th year to graduate as he made his thesis too complicated. My husband had to tutor him through his electives throughout the first four years because those overwhelmed him... my husband (not his father) was the only person my son allowed to help him. We were incredibly proud and relieved to see our young man so accomplished!<br />I guess the tears come because through all of this, I NEVER received a labeled diagnosis that I could work with!! NO ONE ever mentioned aspergers. I knew something was different. and I often wished there was something I could point towards; instead, I thought maybe I was parenting wrong! I blamed myself for any delays or 'differences' I saw. I never even heard of aspergers! It wasn't until just over 2 years ago that I read a mother's blog on her autistic daughter that it triggered slight similarities I recongnized. So I began to research a little and stumbled on aspergers. When I read the symptoms, I wept. For the first time, I began to wonder ,... what if? <br />I have left it alone for the most part, I don't know how to tell my son what I have discovered because he HATES being labeled, and doesn't want to be seen as different. So I have to be cautious that I don't put somethign in his head that will make him think less of himself. Meanwhile, peers and family wonder what's wrong witht your kid!! He behaves inappropriately at times - socially - says things that don't fit etc. and I can't say anything because I don't want my son to hear anyone label him. So I continue to advise him to watch the things he says, and "know your audience, son". But he doesn't get it. He makes sweeping comments, offensive comments etc and doesn't 'get it'.<br />I just watched a powerful movie called "Temple Grandin", and although she had more severe autism... it moved my heart to see the truggles she endured albeit went on to college to earn up a doctorate degree.<br />I came to my computer to see if I missed infant/toddle signs in my son and sure enough ... here they are. I weep for him. I weep for the signs I missed. I weep For myself and the struggles the two of us had. All of it. A part of me is grateful that I never knew because I never treated him as different. I had to work harder and differently with him, but I never saw a disability and never spoke of it. But another part would of me would have loved to know this, so I can handle things in a way he would better understand. So I could understand differently and so I could help explain the different behaviours to my family and peers and educators.<br />My son is currently employed as a flooring salesman and does independent interior home designing .. lives near close family independently, and I am incredibly proud of him. Overall, he is as normal as the day is long. But every now and then ... the differences show up still today. As the movie I just saw noted ... "you are different, but not less."<br />Our kids can accomplish BIG things if we believe in them! Maybe it's best I never knew..<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-59853080322751292842016-12-13T09:25:17.942-08:002016-12-13T09:25:17.942-08:00My 3rd,n youngest child,Piper,whose turning 8 on D...My 3rd,n youngest child,Piper,whose turning 8 on Dec 23, has ADHD, Dyslexia, tubes in both ears, a speech impediment she's making progress with twice a week in home. Smells and certain things maker gag or mini throw up, a.k.a. "gagger".She grows quickly accustomed to the meds we've tried so far. Luckily, she's in 2nd grade and has the nicest teachers this year. They don't just up and send her to the office. Although they all know her well. She's never malicious. She has to hug everyone around before leaving school. She makes straight A"s, but we do study. Her reading flew as soon as she got pull out help.She went from barely rewrewadi g to flying through 3.1 books. If only she wouldn't be defiant. She's very impulsive. She has boundary issues. She talks to every stranger we come across by complementing them. Even the least likely person u could. She's my sons best friend. She's also attending behavioral therapy once a month but just got bumped to twice a month. She doesn't want to sleep alone and is terrified of the dark, which I know can be a normal thing. If her cloths get the least amount of food or a drop of water she's stripping down to her underwear in the kitchen no matter how many people proclaim distress. Having 3 kids with some similar and then so different disorders makes me feel so stressed. There's no mental illness in my family and no problems with pregnancies. I ate superfoods and breastfed all my kids. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17630692302845644389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-8820601459535518382016-12-13T09:04:27.654-08:002016-12-13T09:04:27.654-08:00Gosh, I have been through so much of what's be...Gosh, I have been through so much of what's been posted. You are Not alone! It will get better.Do not give up!!! I posted about my first child who has Aspergers and ADHD, Hailey whose 11(technically she's my 2nd child). Now I'll talk about my only son, Haiden, whose 9. Boys are so different than girls. I was raised with 2 boys as a kid but I've got 3 girls, how ironic and happily so. My heart breaks for my son daily. He clearly shows numerous signs of aspergers but one of the rarer forms and the most difficult to deal with. I have two nephews that are 11 and fully autistic one of which lives cloths and loves my kids and my kids love him. Quick neat note: he wouldn't let anyone touch him except his mom , me, and my kids, well my youngest not so much explain in another blog here,lol. Also, please don't reprimand others for their lack of knowledge. If they weren't trying to learn, they would be watching TV right!? We should be supportive, I know I need it. I just want to break down n cry sometimes but after so long it's like you have become accustomed to the routine of the unexpected, that's me without some key words their. <br /> My son started behavioral therapy at age 4 as well. Its a good age and adequate time to allow for thorough observation. These are only opinions remember. He was diagnosed with ADHD/ADD at age 6. If he missed his med in the morning the teacher could tell, that's how hard it is for him. He takes impulse control medication that we are just trying out. We first thought and I still think he has Violent Aspergers. I've come to recognize a lot of his triggers so at least at home with me, his episodes are less. He lacks fine motor skills.He's 9 but can't but buttons through holes or button his pants. Being self aware, as Aspergers children are, we have to deal and combat this feeling of self loathing, anxiety, and shame they get knowing they are different and can't do things like others. In my sons case, like even his little sister. At school his handwriting never improved from the first grade level although he can spell just fine. The main reason, I think they don't think that he has Aspergers is BC they are using the outdated checklist. The disability definitions and guidelines, I forget the exact technical name, have been updated recently due to advancements from studies. When picking a specialist, you need to ask how and where they do their continuing education to keep degreed. That really makes a big difference with all of these older doctors.My son was tested just this week BC he's been at the alternative campus for a couple of months and still kept getting time extensions due to His fits. They were making him rewrite giant packets and his hands physically hurt. Even though his therapist called and finally after playing hard ball and phone tag I stopped that. He hates outside. Eats like a bird. His IQ is 122 which is pretty high for a kid who hasn't been learning in school. He's bored but can't got to gifted and talent BC his behavior is "bad" and most of those kids have no siblings n don't understand Haidens outburst, I was told. I was told(its against the law for a teacher or school official besides the school district t specialist to offer a diagnosis) that he had dysgraphia- writing disorder. As a baby the only odd things my son did was army crawl very fast preferred to everything, and he hated affection, actually pushing me away. His paternal grandmother, and paternal aunts all have mental disabilities. I suspect his father does as well but is scared to get tested. Haiden doesn't react emotionally the same to things going on in his environment. He's never had a single real friend. Officially I was told that they think he has Oppositional Defiance Disorder. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17630692302845644389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-45908864458635260782016-12-13T08:05:13.421-08:002016-12-13T08:05:13.421-08:00It helps and inspires me so much to know I'm n...It helps and inspires me so much to know I'm not alone! My names Rebecca D. And I have 4 kids. My oldest is 16 and from a different father than the younger three. I've had to make her read material on disibilities so she'd have a better understanding of why I'm not treating her 11 year old sister the same as her. I was blessed that my major in school was k-4th grade teaching and I double minored in SpecialEducation and Social Work. I had to stop my senior year or my GPA was going to drop due to my 2nd child, Hailey starting pre-kand constantly getting sent home.She was very different than my first child. First of all, I didn't expect her to be the same BC my oldest is extremely gifted and advanced.Hailey, as ababy could pinch the side of her diaper and rub it. She does this for anxiety calming effects it produces from the feel of the plastic. I've since been only able to switch her to a flat cut of grocery bag, which gets shredded every where.She wishes she didn't have to rub it but goes to bed with it every night.As a baby she would go to the quietist place like a corner or under a table and sit n rub for a long time.No other predominant developmental issues except as she turned around 3-4, she would scream a lot. If I got out of the car to walk around to buckle her in, never leaving g her sight, etc. She won't eat foods with runny sauces like Mac n cheese. She's always not liked sweet foods. She's diagnosed with ADHD and I've went through all the meds till I found concerts helped the most BC it has an antidepressant in it which helps out with her anxiety n moods.plus it last 12 hrs BC its a device built in the shape of a pill w a along inside that's safe n let's out the nedi one all day long.She used to climb furniture, she would touch people, like want to feel their texture I guess. It doesn't go over well with most kids.She's made her first friend just this year, a real best friend. I'm so excited. She's got boundary issues. It takes her a very long time to learn social ideas. She has been in therapy since she was 4 BC I knew she needed to be seen a lo g time and couldn't be diagnosed till 6,at least most doctors are discouraged to BC their brains are still developing and their base personality.She saw child psychologist for 2 years but she didn't like him but he was the only one in East Texas so what can you do. I needed a diagnosis for ssi.She was failing in school and they refused to help her until 30 days after I applied for disability for children at SSA.gov did they have to pull her out for reading etc. She's a straight A student now. When the schools disability depaert or special education tested her she qualified with them for learning disabled too. Always get the school to test them BC it is just as important as a doctor. Also the main doctor you probably need to see first in my opinion is a child psychologist. They can refer meds to your primary as well.All of my younger 3 see a behavioral therapist monthly. They help with parenting disabled kids and how to modify their behavior.I'm going to post two seoerate for my other 2 disabled kids.Yes, 3 in one family!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17630692302845644389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-49365346269077569902016-11-30T01:50:03.976-08:002016-11-30T01:50:03.976-08:00This sound so much like my daughter she 31 now , h...This sound so much like my daughter she 31 now , her son has Austim and she was tested and yeah high functional Austim known as Aspergers . There is a test you can do on line to see if she has it . But a license phycologist can tell you . My ex husband was very odd person and his brother and one of my brothers lack social skills really bad and my ex had depression and I belief he has it . I did a self test I was a 10 .. So I am good . Try to stay away from wheat or anything with Glutten it seems to help with there bad behavior .. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503620055225204650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-8050732012534442172016-09-21T08:07:44.715-07:002016-09-21T08:07:44.715-07:00I have a nephew that will be 3 the end of April 20...I have a nephew that will be 3 the end of April 2017. His Mother had him at 17, she herself is very immature and ignores all advice from other Moms! Very hard to deal with! My concerns with NY nephew are that he has zero verbal skills, says maybe 4 words that are recognizable, but not in context. The rest is this rapid hyperbabble. He goes instantly from one extreme emotion to another, ie. Happily playing with a toy to throwing the toy or smashing it repeatedly while screaming at the top of his lungs and crying inconsolably. Then one second later is happily playing with another toy. He rarely shows affection, he has to be asked many times for a hug or kiss, and acts like its hurting him if its given without talking him into it first. He watches 3 specific cartoon type shows, but only 1 specific episode, over and over and pays full attention. Any new shows are dismissed quickly and a tantrum ensues until one of his regular shows are put on. His eating habits are strange, he will not use utensils, or keep food on a plate or bowl, he smears and mashes things together, eats rapidly like it will be taken from him, and his hands shake. He insists on having ketchup on everything, but on the side, it cannot touch anything or it won't be eaten. He has to dip food in the separate ketchup blob. Food served without a side of ketchup won't be eaten, and a tantrum is thrown until the ketchup comes. When he is scolded for anything, he hurts himself, he hits himself in the head, or if put in a "timeout" corner, slams his head Against the wall screaming the entire time until he's released. Then he instantly stops crying/screaming, and plays. His Mom has been pleaded with to speak to doctors to no avail, she is convinced its terrible twos, and that's that. He makes little to no eye contact, if and when he does its very brief, and its like he's not really looking, rather doing it to get you to stop asking. He did not sit alone till 9 months, crawl till 14 months, and walk till 20 months. He seems to prefer everything loud, busy, and chaotic, rather than calm. If it is quiet, he will make as much noise as possible, when asked to stop, he gets louder. He rarely sticks to one activity for more than a few minutes, rather prefers to have multiple things happening at once that he can rotate to. He refuses to clean up anything, including himself, baths are like a death sentence. I have so many concerns with his behaviors, these are maybe half. ANY IDEAS what this could be?? I'm convinced its some form of autism. And possibly more. Please! Any help at all would be greatly appreciated!! I have considered calling his doctor myself, as he sees the same one as all three of my kids do. Please help!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844216962990034448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-49639637773356381862016-08-31T01:32:52.565-07:002016-08-31T01:32:52.565-07:00Hi can you please give more details on therapy you...Hi can you please give more details on therapy you had for uour son.My son is 3 can speak and started playing imaginative games . But there is lot of bodytensing and hurting with slightest excitement.Since he can speak the local pre school does not consider him Atypical . Iam wondering what is best for him <br /> Therapy ? Or regular private pre school.He learnt and improved leaps and bounds with inhome therapy in just 2 months.<br />please share your opinion.Smart onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924233607756222591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-29546565258634514762016-08-13T14:33:51.755-07:002016-08-13T14:33:51.755-07:00My granddaughter just babbles like a 5 month old b...My granddaughter just babbles like a 5 month old baby and she is going to be two in October.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374309382986868647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-61944903100369252932016-06-10T07:08:40.080-07:002016-06-10T07:08:40.080-07:00I have a 2 year old and I think he may possibly ha...I have a 2 year old and I think he may possibly have asbergers. He does not show any empathy at all, no response to changes in tone or facial cues. He is delayed in much of his speach, but then he impressively also knows his entire alphabet, colours, shapes, can finish complex puzzles ect.. actually he is obsessed with them. He gets very melt down with any changes out of routine sometimes. If he has a different pollow or blanket that is not very soft like satin or fleece ect..he will jit himself, thriw his head into things and tantrum for hours. It is quite exhausting. He does like hugs and to play games ect.. he can be so sweet, he can also kick headbutt bite... very quick temper. Highly intelligent, but he can't do other simple things like ask for something or form a sentence. He needs to be on intense routine to not have meltdown modes. He has a turned in step and can be a bit clumsy. Does anyone know if this could sound like Asbergers? It is so early but my gutt is something is quite different with him than my other two were. Iy is not a bad thing I fully embrace all children are different and a gift, I just want to accomodate his needs to my best ability. pinkpiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810388738589635782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-47076097105672894462016-05-13T21:04:36.456-07:002016-05-13T21:04:36.456-07:00Hi I'm 51 and recently diagnosed with asperges...Hi I'm 51 and recently diagnosed with asperges. Pls try not to worry too much about your children. I always thought I was ADHD but 3 years ago a very amusing psychiatrist told me to watch Dr Grandin. She has utube videos and she is so aspie! Our brilliant minds change many things in life and I'm used to it now. Taken me a while tho lol I was sacked a week ago because I dont fit.... oh well someone else will pick up a great worker. I'm good with being so different. Just praise them and tell them to remember how smart they are when they are negative about their condition. Its best to highlight our great things and get the itchy jumper off to prevent meltdowns. They dont go away. AnneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06870653942488989452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-4872214977559315382016-04-30T06:46:02.385-07:002016-04-30T06:46:02.385-07:00I have seen no research more accurate and treatmen...I have seen no research more accurate and treatment more effective as the research and work of neurosurgeon Dr. Natasha Mcbride. She began her research to help her son who who has Autism. I would recommend anyone with or a child with signs of Autism to check out her book GAPS or any her lectures or writings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12440061479607122885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-78117029060566047852016-04-01T12:56:14.338-07:002016-04-01T12:56:14.338-07:00My son is 5 years old. When he was about 3 I notic...My son is 5 years old. When he was about 3 I notice that when ever I would call him I had to repeat my self to him like if he couldn't hear or he just would block me out. Also when he was alittle younger he had a hard time interacting with other children. Now not so much. Now for about a year I notice that he would make funny faces as if he us picturing something I will sometimes ask what are u doing or what are u thinking about he will answer me n tell me I'm not doing nothing. So I ignore it. Or make move his hand like if he gets excited about something. Oh n also has an interest in cars, trucks etc. He can tell you what type of model it is n will really scope it out. So pls tell me if anyone knows what should I do should I have him check. Vanesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14521265138761856160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-58920070897115497182016-03-16T05:31:29.063-07:002016-03-16T05:31:29.063-07:00Im like you. My daughter is 11 and almost everythi...Im like you. My daughter is 11 and almost everything you have said is the same with my daughter. I dont seem to be getting anywear with the school or doctors. Feel like i would get more sense from the brick wall. XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710187438845997680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-37302711742964207542016-02-15T20:10:04.131-08:002016-02-15T20:10:04.131-08:00As an early childhood educator with 23 years of ex...As an early childhood educator with 23 years of experience and as a mother of a soon to be 17 year old son who was diagnosed with Asperger's at age 3 and received multiple early intervention therapies at Vanderbilt, I am nothing short of appalled that you would use the word "normal" in an article such as this. There is no such thing as "normal"... "Normal" is a setting on a dryer. "Typically developing" and "Atypically developing" are accurate descriptors that do not marginalize these children any more than they already are in a cruel world where people who are at all "outside the box" are tormented, made fun of, bullied, etc. My son is one of the lucky ones. His hard work in the early years minimized his observable characteristics tremendously. He is brilliant, humorous, insightful and beautifully honest thanks, in part, to the "black and white" line of thinking noted in many kids diagnosed with Asperger's. For kids out there working hard to gain necessary skills to communicate effectively and live a full life and parents who are behind them every step of the way, the word "normal" is truly insulting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770647163255122284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-65191070889524340462014-05-20T22:03:27.347-07:002014-05-20T22:03:27.347-07:00Please look into the disorder called dyspraxia. It...Please look into the disorder called dyspraxia. It is very similar to asburgers but if you don't think your child fits all the symptoms of asburgers then look at dyspraxia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-15496686948238012962014-05-20T21:53:28.068-07:002014-05-20T21:53:28.068-07:00Some of you should look into s disorder called Dys...Some of you should look into s disorder called Dyspraxia. A lot of what you are describing fits the disorder, which commonly gets misdiagnosed with asburgers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-4068030019481511492013-12-03T14:02:42.617-08:002013-12-03T14:02:42.617-08:00Hi,
Our son just turned 4. We are waiting for his ...Hi,<br />Our son just turned 4. We are waiting for his assessment which will take place in 2 weeks time.<br />I always knew he's a bit different but at times asked myself if I'm just spoiling him too much? He is very obssesed with certain things and knows so much about those things. he lines up his toys. His speech is delayed and although he talk he can't say "s" and "l".he hates Bath/shower because he can't stand having wrinkly fingers. I couldn't get him in to a short sleeve last summer.he likes his routine. <br />He gives us plenty of eye contact and cuddles too. He's quite short temper but also gets happy really quick.<br />He loves to put his hands or objects in front of my face/eyes. <br />Thank you for this blog. <br />Makes you feel not alone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781386874915936668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-75991361211355941952013-08-02T06:09:43.210-07:002013-08-02T06:09:43.210-07:00Hi every one i have a 5 year old boy that gives me...Hi every one i have a 5 year old boy that gives me signs on having Aspergs Syndrom s he was smaller i saw that he was not like any of.my other kids but i did not know what to think well all my family would think he was just to spoil like in a hispanic family that i come from there no such think like his sick or there some think wrong w him my family w just think he was to spoil but i w see some think else in him like he is obsess on going to the.Walmart if it would be for him we could go every day it would be great and he loves eating , Pizza & blue berry breakfast corn dogs & coke all the time.he also lines.up his toys gets upset very easy and can get some times hits his sisters while playing he also can't be around people or kids he would always hide some where he can't be seen even when my friends come over he goes an hide in his room until they r gone but he won't come out at all i.dont know why he is like this i just dont understand i just don't want to take him to be diagnosed im scared they w tell me he has aspergers but i made an appointment aready for him soo doctors can tell me w is wrong w him he is going to start kinder this year but some how i fell he is not ready for school i fell he is not going to make it some way he is realy smart rides his bike very very active always running around the house and expert on playing video games but for school I'm just not to sure he will make it i just don't k what to do the school issue is driving me crazy just to think is obligated for him to go to kinder this year on august and i don't have lots of money to home school him i k that cost money soo i just don't k what to do i k that in school they w not understand him and he will get frustrated and will scream a lot cuz he can't be around kids his own age !!!!!!???????loving mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828106512536639369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-38970750491130759192013-04-12T12:00:01.708-07:002013-04-12T12:00:01.708-07:00Wow first thanks for sharing everyone I have a son...Wow first thanks for sharing everyone I have a son about to be 10 who I am struggling with he has no speech problem but he has a memory out of this world can tell you everything from time he was like 2 never forgets anyone or thing he has been the best speller since kindergarten he can spell words I can't but can not comprehend math at all he is very picky about his clothes and shoes no feelings everything is about him always he does not socialize well at all he make a friend and keeps for ever he has always had a bad sepetation issue never been away from me till today yay went on overnight camp with school he has a very high demand and obsession with 4 wheelers all day everyday please I am struggling with him if anyone could tell me what might sound likeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04672156438321231732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-30238847147672656892013-03-20T07:13:53.132-07:002013-03-20T07:13:53.132-07:00Thank you so much for your blog! I have a daughte...Thank you so much for your blog! I have a daughter that shows many of the signs of Aspergers. She is now 4, was a premature baby with lots of digestive and immune system issues her first two years. Her father (my husband) has severe depression, social phobia and anxiety. He is very quick tempered and has no patience. While I see many of these things in or daughter, I also see facial expressions, laughter and more social interaction. She does speak to herself often, has advanced language skills and a HUGE gift artistically. She completely comes unglued when things are not as planned. She does not handle changes well at all and screams and cries. Her temper is very quick. I am starting to see other children shun her at daycare/preschool and it breaks my heart. Very few of the girls will play with her at all. I have two other children ages 20 and 13 from a previous marriage that are both ADHD (as I am and their father is), I have been an advocate for my children as I know what I went through as a child with mild tourettes and an abusive father. Thankfully my children have had support, love and suffered no abuse. My youngest is different though, sensory to sound, advanced language skills and that hot temper. How should I proceed? I hate to label her and it seems many professionals have to experiment to find the right diagnosis. Do you think I should wait and see how she progresses? Or should I get help now? I don't want her to feel different if I don't need to.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10996556737754257573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-38803280231066659252013-01-30T22:52:20.547-08:002013-01-30T22:52:20.547-08:00This message is inreply to Bess Waldrop, please fo...This message is inreply to Bess Waldrop, please for the sake of your childrens health and happiness address this problem immediately. To a young child the home is a safe haven full of love and understanding. This is not appropriate for older children in your home to be unkind. This can lead to very serious future problems such as depression, anxiety and social issues as well. Make no mistake this environment will hurt their psyche. Please take action you are their mother and their only hope at a happy life. It is imperative. I do not think you could Forgive yourself if your actions or lack of action hurt your children. Be strong and do what you know is right. Put your children first in your life they deserve it.Press.MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931331245974589294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-64322208166388203722012-12-19T10:53:11.503-08:002012-12-19T10:53:11.503-08:00I have a 3 year old boy and a 2 year old boy who b...I have a 3 year old boy and a 2 year old boy who both have forms of autism. They can't talk, they aren't potty-trained, they scream and hit all the time, and they constantly get into EVERYTHING no matter how many times they get in trouble for it. It's extremely stressful and I don't know how to handle them, but I somehow get by. The real problem is that I have a boyfriend that I have been living with for about three months now who has four children aged 5, 8, 10, and 11. My kids adore them, but they don't always like them back. His kids are often mean to them, telling them to go away, yelling at them, and pushing them and it always causes my children to have the most horrendous meltdowns and his kids get mad when I tell them to leave my kids alone. I've talked to (and fought with) my boyfriend about it quite a bit, but he doesn't think his kids will understand an explanation about their disorders. Recently his 8 year old son asked me why my kids were so stupid and I became so enraged it took every ounce of me to hold it back. How do I convince my boyfriend that this has gotten out of hand? What can I say to convince him that he needs to talk to his children about having some patience and understanding with mine? I love him so much and I love his kids too. They are not bad or rude children, they are just too mean to my kids. I want to be able to be happy and for us to be a family as he and I have plans to be married, but I feel like I constantly have to protect my children from his. I worry that I am being selfish in trying to make this work and putting them through such unnecessary meanness for something neither I nor they can help. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11204015773617268863noreply@blogger.com