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new aspergers diagnosis, I'm not ready to deal
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 265411" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi there. I'm sorry you're so upset. Not all, or even most, kids with Aspergers are violent. Maybe it's because he hasn't had interventions, and he is very frustrated. THAT can happen. Was he ever given interventions in school? My son is on the spectrum and, to be honest, I think he's the best kid on earth and wouldn't change him for anything. He's doing really well. Aspergers isn't a death sentence by any means. On the other hand...</p><p></p><p>Who diagnosed him? Has he ever seen a neuropsychologist? What sort of issues are on both sides of his genetic family tree? Sometimes Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) is comorbid with other disorders and the violence sounds like it could be something else besides just Aspergers. There ARE Aspies who get that violent, but I'd want him completely evaluated by a neuropsychologist. in my opinion they do the very best, most thorough testing and can then give you accurate results so that you can seek out help. For Aspergers most of that help is in school if you live in the US. My son is where he is today because of wonderful help from school (he did start in early intervention though--did your son ever have interventions when he was, say, three years old?)</p><p></p><p>What are his strengths and weaknesses and what sets him off? Does he freak out at transitions? Overstimulation? Being told to stop doing something before he has finished?</p><p></p><p>Your son is the same exact child he was before he got the label. The label has opened up doors for him to get help. If you have an Autism Society near you, I'd call them up and join a group. The parents are usually very helpful. </p><p></p><p>Once he is re-evaluated and in good interventions I think you'll see a huge improvement. He may need a special class in school, but it's worth it in the end.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to the board <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 265411, member: 1550"] Hi there. I'm sorry you're so upset. Not all, or even most, kids with Aspergers are violent. Maybe it's because he hasn't had interventions, and he is very frustrated. THAT can happen. Was he ever given interventions in school? My son is on the spectrum and, to be honest, I think he's the best kid on earth and wouldn't change him for anything. He's doing really well. Aspergers isn't a death sentence by any means. On the other hand... Who diagnosed him? Has he ever seen a neuropsychologist? What sort of issues are on both sides of his genetic family tree? Sometimes Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) is comorbid with other disorders and the violence sounds like it could be something else besides just Aspergers. There ARE Aspies who get that violent, but I'd want him completely evaluated by a neuropsychologist. in my opinion they do the very best, most thorough testing and can then give you accurate results so that you can seek out help. For Aspergers most of that help is in school if you live in the US. My son is where he is today because of wonderful help from school (he did start in early intervention though--did your son ever have interventions when he was, say, three years old?) What are his strengths and weaknesses and what sets him off? Does he freak out at transitions? Overstimulation? Being told to stop doing something before he has finished? Your son is the same exact child he was before he got the label. The label has opened up doors for him to get help. If you have an Autism Society near you, I'd call them up and join a group. The parents are usually very helpful. Once he is re-evaluated and in good interventions I think you'll see a huge improvement. He may need a special class in school, but it's worth it in the end. Welcome to the board :happy: [/QUOTE]
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