bballcnj

@bballcnj (6)

United States • Age 69

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Aspergers....my child just diagnosed...need info, advice and support group info

xfahctor @xfahctor (14118) • Lancaster, New Hampshire 31 Jan 08

Hey mylot friends. My 4 1/2 year old son was just preliminarily diagnosed as having aspergers. Those that know what this is don't need any elaboration on the implications. Those that don't, in short, it is considered by many in...

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bballcnj It is extremely difficult to deal with austim and Asperger's as a parent, and I can't imagine doing it from a distance and not being to help out on a daily basis. I couldnt imagine being away from my son at that age, as he was initially diagnosed with moderate...

3 Feb 08

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Aspergers....How do you know?

kimbos11 @kimbos11 (10) 4 Jan 08

My 5 year old son has been extremely shy for years now,since from the age of two.He was speech delayed,not properly talking til 4 and a half,he rarely talks about things he has limited conversations unless its one of his interests...

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bballcnj My son was diagnosed with austim at the age of 2-1/2 20 years ago. He is now 23. There was so little known about autism, especially Asperger's back then, that I had to rely on my gut and perseverence to get him help. My pediatrician actually discouraged me...

3 Feb 08