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<blockquote data-quote="gadawg27" data-source="post: 317054" data-attributes="member: 8308"><p>Thanks for the reply! I checked into Asperger's as well, and other than making noises when he's bored he doesn't really display those symptoms. He's actually really great at back and forth conversation and never crosses the line in social situations with other kids...in fact, unless you were to see him in a structured setting where he's supposed to be still and quiet, or try to get him to do something he doesn't want to, he seems like a totally normal kid. At his wrestling practice last night I was watching him play with all his friends and there was no difference between him and the other boys...there isn't until it comes time for him to settle down and focus. He does get frustrated sometimes, but never gets enraged. When he does throw a tantrum it's mainly just crying and saying it's unfair, you hurt his feelings, etc...basically what I consider a 2 or 3-yr-old response instead of a 5-yr-old response. Transitions are actually one area in which he doesn't have problems because changing things up stimulates his interest. He's perfectly cool with not sticking to routines...he just goes with the flow as far as that is concerned. He's also really good at picking up on the moods of others, which I think is something that Asperger's kids have trouble with...if his little sister is sad he talks gently to her and tries to cheer her up, if he comes into the room and notices that someone is angry or upset he'll immediately ask what's wrong...he's great at reading body language and facial expressions. Also he's great at getting and delivering jokes...really he has no social trouble at this point, other than disrupting class when he's bored.</p><p> </p><p>I do wish I could take him to a neuropsychologist anyway though, just because I think that's the better route than child psychologists...however, due to location/insurance/monetary issues it's just not in the cards right now. We're just going to try to do the best with the resources we have, and pray that the Lord will provide some answers for us! <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/redface.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":redface:" title="redface :redface:" data-shortname=":redface:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gadawg27, post: 317054, member: 8308"] Thanks for the reply! I checked into Asperger's as well, and other than making noises when he's bored he doesn't really display those symptoms. He's actually really great at back and forth conversation and never crosses the line in social situations with other kids...in fact, unless you were to see him in a structured setting where he's supposed to be still and quiet, or try to get him to do something he doesn't want to, he seems like a totally normal kid. At his wrestling practice last night I was watching him play with all his friends and there was no difference between him and the other boys...there isn't until it comes time for him to settle down and focus. He does get frustrated sometimes, but never gets enraged. When he does throw a tantrum it's mainly just crying and saying it's unfair, you hurt his feelings, etc...basically what I consider a 2 or 3-yr-old response instead of a 5-yr-old response. Transitions are actually one area in which he doesn't have problems because changing things up stimulates his interest. He's perfectly cool with not sticking to routines...he just goes with the flow as far as that is concerned. He's also really good at picking up on the moods of others, which I think is something that Asperger's kids have trouble with...if his little sister is sad he talks gently to her and tries to cheer her up, if he comes into the room and notices that someone is angry or upset he'll immediately ask what's wrong...he's great at reading body language and facial expressions. Also he's great at getting and delivering jokes...really he has no social trouble at this point, other than disrupting class when he's bored. I do wish I could take him to a neuropsychologist anyway though, just because I think that's the better route than child psychologists...however, due to location/insurance/monetary issues it's just not in the cards right now. We're just going to try to do the best with the resources we have, and pray that the Lord will provide some answers for us! :blushing: [/QUOTE]
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