Posts by Thing1Thing2

  Quote: Originally Posted by Storm Bride      The standard approach here is to get a referral to a ped from your GP, then proceed from there. This was last summer, and I just kind of let...

DS loves trains, but he is obsessed with Thomas - not train schedules. Don't you dare try to deviate from the script (in the show) while you are trying to play trains with him.   And he doesn't have a specific obsession with...

  Quote: Originally Posted by christinelin He has been in social skills groups with ASD kids who are VERY social, but have a hard time with social cues. They tend to be almost in your face and not aware of personal...

Amazing... and confusing! Am I wrong in thinking that most professionals have made the assumption that people with Aspergers are not social?    

Something I've read about Aspergers says that one of the main symptoms is a lack of desire to be social. But my DS (who we are still trying to get diagnosed) is the total opposite. He craves social interaction and attention so...

So not fair! Im thinking I may have to cut back on some of my work hours - im so worn out by this boy!

We are still trying to get a diagnosis for our 4 year old DS. We think he may have Aspergers. He is very high needs and acts up when he doesn't get enough attention and stimulation. DH is a laid back kind of guy who just kind of...

  Quote: Originally Posted by HarperRose  Same here. I finally could tell people, "See? It's not parenting! It's not discipline! It's not anything else. It's NEUROLOGY."...

This thread caught my attention and I'm inspired by your post, Linda.

No, but I wish I did. DS isn't formally diagnosed yet, but it's so confusing to navigate the waters of getting an SN diagnosis. Especially when you don't know how to spot what is normal and what isn't (I'm pretty sure I'm an aspie -...