Finally...............

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:38 am

After seven years of long hard fighting my son has finally been diagnosed with Aspergers, this means he is at the high achieving end of the Autistic Spectrum.

I don't know whether to dance a happy dance or cry, it's such a relief, fingers crossed he will now get all the help he deserves and needs. :-6

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:40 am

OH, Betty! (((HUGS))) I've a friend whose son has this condition and I know something about your frustration and worries! The good news is...he's been diagnosed and now you know where to begin.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:40 am

Oh, what a good mom you are, Betty. You finally have him diagnosed, and he should receive special services in his education.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:45 am

:yh_hugs :yh_hugs

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:51 am

Betty Boop wrote: After seven years of long hard fighting my son has finally been diagnosed with Aspergers, this means he is at the high achieving end of the Autistic Spectrum.

I don't know whether to dance a happy dance or cry, it's such a relief, fingers crossed he will now get all the help he deserves and needs. :-6

At last.....now you can all move on in a positive way....I'm really happy for you all :-4

All the fighting and frustration has paid off..

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:01 am

Check out this magazine. If you are able to get delivery to you, it is a good one. http://www.autismdigest.com/

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:11 am

A guy here at Kim's office has Asperger's. He leads a productive life, works, drives, lives on his own.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:34 am

BSquared :-4

Thanks for sharing that with us

GOOD FOR YOU!! for pushing for a diagnosis! :guitarist

Now you can start looking at treatment options

And we'll be here to listen every step of the way :-6

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:47 pm

Betty, like everyone says, at least you know for sure now and can get him extra help based on his needs. My son has dyslexic and dyspraxic tendencies and so sometimes he gets extra help and sometimes he doesn't and no one seems to be sure whether he should be having help or not. It's maddening!

If you can get him statemented at school he'll have one-to-one help, which will help him a lot. Hugs to both of you. :yh_hugs :yh_hugs :yh_flower

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:03 pm

Thanks everybody! :-4

Yes Rapunzel he is statemented at school, he currently gets 30 hours one to one at school, something else I fought for over the last seven years. We looked into Dyspraxia years ago too. It's very difficult to get people to listen to you but I must say Michaels primary school have been fantastic.

theia · Post by **theia** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:32 pm

Well done, Betty...

at long last

:yh_hugs

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:38 pm

I won't pretend to know the details of the illness or the frustrations and battles with 'officialdom'. But if you're happy, then that's a good thing.

I wish your son the very best of luck and fortune for his life ahead. Well done, Betty.:-6

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:47 pm

Im happy for you Betty. Your a good mom. It is evident that your son is exceptionaly intelligent. His eyes also mirror a very warm soul. Im confident that with special instruction and care, he will be a high achiever, and a success in his life.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:18 pm

Thank you guys :-4

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:28 pm

Betty Boop wrote: After seven years of long hard fighting my son has finally been diagnosed with Aspergers, this means he is at the high achieving end of the Autistic Spectrum.

I don't know whether to dance a happy dance or cry, it's such a relief, fingers crossed he will now get all the help he deserves and needs. :-6

A diagnosis is half the battle. Chin up gal, least you have this behind you now and know which direction to move