My ASD Child

How the symptoms of Aspergers affect girls differently than boys: 

“What kind of treatment has had the best outcome for children with autism - high functioning? I’m new to the world of Autism Spectrum Disorders, and I want the best for my child.” The type of treatment that will have the best outcome varies from child to child depending on his or her symptoms and level of functioning. The most important factor is early intervention. Research shows that early intervention treatment can greatly improve a youngster’s development. Early intervention services help kids from birth to 3-years-old learn important skills.  Services include therapy to help the youngster talk, walk, and interact with others.  Therefore, it is important for parents to talk to their youngster’s doctor as soon as possible if they think their son or daughter has Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism (HFA). Even if the youngster has not been diagnosed with the disorder, he or she may be eligible for early intervention treatment services. The Individuals with Disabilitie

"I’m feeling very weighed down right now because my son was just diagnosed with Asperger’s, and I’m a single mom with two other children. What can I do to help my son now – and as he grows older?" After a youngster is diagnosed with Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism, the parent may feel unprepared or unable to provide the youngster with the necessary care and education. Know that there are many treatment options, social services and programs, and other resources that can help. Some tips that can help you and your son are: Contact your local health department or autism advocacy groups to learn about the special programs available in your state and local community. Keep a record of conversations, meetings with health care providers and educators, and other sources of information. This will help you remember the different treatment options and decide which would help your youngster most. Keep a record of the doctors' reports and your youngster's eval

I'm ashamed to admit that I can't stand living with my 20 yr (9-6) old son w aspergers. Everyone tells me to take him to homeless shelter, let him go. I m entitled to live a life. My son’s father has nothing to do w any of his children (narcissistic) unless he wants to hurt me. He tried to remove our son from IEP in 2007 while planning divorce (school called me)&ignored him for almost one year while favoring our daughter & keeping her from me& her brother. My ex saw him August 2010 and told him he doesn't have to listen to me when he's 18& there's nothing wrong with him, I just want to take care of him! Things got progressively worse & although psychiatrist, school helped some, it’s still like living in hell. Last summer, I moved my son to his own apt (not far from me) & he started community college. He also worked part time. I still checked on him, but things were getting better. This past march, my ex moved him out of his apt, left it for m