Asperger's Syndrome

[livingwith]

My Anthony is a beautiful,intelligent ,caring boy who is 6 years old and does have Asberger’s [Asperger’s] Syndrome. We do see a therapist on a monthly basis,just to help us and him gain a better understanding of our situations..
Anthony started first grade at local neighborhood school and does attend daycare on a reguilar basis. Lately, he hasn’t been listening as well as he should be, and loses attention during school time. During school hours, he does have sensory timeo...Read the full article

[ajdanny]

Hi I have TWO boys with Asperger's Syndrome one is 6 and the other 4 so I have lots to work with all day, anyways what caught my attention about your story is you go to therapy only monthly? I take my boys weekly and always talk to their therapist about what going on and not to mention the Doctors and teachers I try to get all of their opinons and advice TRY to put together and ask them what I can do at home to help with this problem, cause by now we know that these WONDERFUL children learn by VISUAL, REPETITION, and being CONSENT on the thing they need to learn. I hope I help little.
LUISA from GA

[pbeetem]

I have a 12 year old son with Asperger's syndrome. I have dealt with this issue in school with mixed success. Some teachers are great and some are awful. Carl has been on medication to help with the hyperactivity symptoms for about 6 years. He takes Adderall. I am a registered nurse and firmly believe that the benefits of this medication out-weigh the side effects. I do have to encourage him to eat and offer lots of high calorie, high nutrition snacks that he enjoys because the Adderall does tend to have the side-effect of appetite suppression. I advise you to try the medication. The side-effects are actually minor and if the med works, continue it. If the med doesn't help, or the side-effects are overwhelming to your child, talk to the doctor about discontinuing it. Do not stop the med on your own, the doctor may want to taper him off slowly or try a different med.

Continue to work with his educators and therapist, communication is your most important tool. There is a book called The Mind Tree that was written by a boy who is severely autistic that gives some great insight into how these children feel and think. I have it for myself and also loan it to new friends who need to get some concept of Carl's world. The most important thing about The Mind Tree is that it shows that these children aren't "retarded" ,far from it, they are brilliant. It helped me understand the source of Carl's "melt-downs" and crying fits better than anything else ever could have. Good luck and lots of love from one "Aspie" parent to another. Paula