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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 214644" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Oh, she sounds so familiar! It really does sound very Aspie to me, but we can't diagnose on this site. Or any site, of course. You do need to get this assessed. </p><p></p><p>If it's Asperger's, there is no medication that works FOR ASPERGER'S. However, because it's a syndrome, a constellation of problems which often get separate labels (what I call an alphabet soup of labels) sometimes some of the other problems CAN be treated (for example, anti-anxiety medications for anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) behaviours) and not just with medications. You can also treat anxiety with cognitive behaviour therapy and relaxation techniques.</p><p></p><p>Our kids are on medications but that's because there is an ADHD component to their presentation (which may or may not be the case with your daughter). </p><p></p><p>There is a really good rule with medications - if you don't get an obvious, amazing improvement, then chances are the medications aren't worth the effort. But if you DO get a "Wow!" reaction to trying something, then chances are it's worth continuing with.</p><p></p><p>Some good books (besides "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene) - "Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon (a fictional novel written in the first person, the character has Asperger's Syndrome and the book gives marvellous insight as well as being an entertaining read) and "Thinking in Pictures" by Temple Grandin (a factual and informative account and support book by a woman with autism who is now an Associate Professor in Animal Behaviour at Colorado State U). Also "Son Rise" which was recommended to me by difficult child 3's school librarian. </p><p>I think these books will help you where you are NOW, i terms of getting a good understanding of BOTH your kids and maybe some pointers on how to help them.</p><p></p><p>A lot of labels given to our kids when they are very young, are subject to change. As the child gets older, sometimes a condition can become more apparent. A diagnosis is never written in stone. or shouldn't be.</p><p></p><p>Do a sig when you can, it can help us a lot in trying to help. But avoid using your real names so you can maintain confidentiality.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 214644, member: 1991"] Oh, she sounds so familiar! It really does sound very Aspie to me, but we can't diagnose on this site. Or any site, of course. You do need to get this assessed. If it's Asperger's, there is no medication that works FOR ASPERGER'S. However, because it's a syndrome, a constellation of problems which often get separate labels (what I call an alphabet soup of labels) sometimes some of the other problems CAN be treated (for example, anti-anxiety medications for anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) behaviours) and not just with medications. You can also treat anxiety with cognitive behaviour therapy and relaxation techniques. Our kids are on medications but that's because there is an ADHD component to their presentation (which may or may not be the case with your daughter). There is a really good rule with medications - if you don't get an obvious, amazing improvement, then chances are the medications aren't worth the effort. But if you DO get a "Wow!" reaction to trying something, then chances are it's worth continuing with. Some good books (besides "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene) - "Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon (a fictional novel written in the first person, the character has Asperger's Syndrome and the book gives marvellous insight as well as being an entertaining read) and "Thinking in Pictures" by Temple Grandin (a factual and informative account and support book by a woman with autism who is now an Associate Professor in Animal Behaviour at Colorado State U). Also "Son Rise" which was recommended to me by difficult child 3's school librarian. I think these books will help you where you are NOW, i terms of getting a good understanding of BOTH your kids and maybe some pointers on how to help them. A lot of labels given to our kids when they are very young, are subject to change. As the child gets older, sometimes a condition can become more apparent. A diagnosis is never written in stone. or shouldn't be. Do a sig when you can, it can help us a lot in trying to help. But avoid using your real names so you can maintain confidentiality. Marg [/QUOTE]
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