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<blockquote data-quote="SearchingForRainbows" data-source="post: 486702" data-attributes="member: 3388"><p>Buddy,</p><p></p><p>Now that difficult child 1 is a young adult (unlike his brother, difficult child 2) in most situations you would never guess he is an Aspie. It's fortunate that his topic of interest is computers. When we were going through the worst of times with him, a very wise therapist told us to encourage his obsession with computers because it is his love of computers that will get him through life. He was right on target. difficult child 1 took as many computer courses as possible in high school, spent as much time as possible with the techs hired by the school system to keep all of the computers running, and majored in web design in junior college. He and a friend started a web design company last year. They still don't have enough business to quit their other jobs but difficult child 1 also repairs computers and has a part time job working the graveyard shift on weekends. When he isn't designing websites, repairing computers, or at his part time job, he's busy gaming. He goes to every single computer related event possible. I don't think he'll ever be able to work for someone else. He is too opinionated, things always have to be done his way, because, after all, his way IS the right way, and he'll tell you this to your face. It doesn't matter whether your his boss or not. difficult child 1 comes across more like a "techie", a "geek." Lucky for him, he was born at a time when this is now socially acceptable. He is very likeable and charming when he wants to be. Just don't get on his bad side... Ok, enough rambling about difficult child 1!! I didn't mean to steal this thead, lol...</p><p></p><p>To get back on topic, I totally agree with you - The diagnosis doesn't really matter as long as the child is on the spectrum and receiving appropriate services.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SearchingForRainbows, post: 486702, member: 3388"] Buddy, Now that difficult child 1 is a young adult (unlike his brother, difficult child 2) in most situations you would never guess he is an Aspie. It's fortunate that his topic of interest is computers. When we were going through the worst of times with him, a very wise therapist told us to encourage his obsession with computers because it is his love of computers that will get him through life. He was right on target. difficult child 1 took as many computer courses as possible in high school, spent as much time as possible with the techs hired by the school system to keep all of the computers running, and majored in web design in junior college. He and a friend started a web design company last year. They still don't have enough business to quit their other jobs but difficult child 1 also repairs computers and has a part time job working the graveyard shift on weekends. When he isn't designing websites, repairing computers, or at his part time job, he's busy gaming. He goes to every single computer related event possible. I don't think he'll ever be able to work for someone else. He is too opinionated, things always have to be done his way, because, after all, his way IS the right way, and he'll tell you this to your face. It doesn't matter whether your his boss or not. difficult child 1 comes across more like a "techie", a "geek." Lucky for him, he was born at a time when this is now socially acceptable. He is very likeable and charming when he wants to be. Just don't get on his bad side... Ok, enough rambling about difficult child 1!! I didn't mean to steal this thead, lol... To get back on topic, I totally agree with you - The diagnosis doesn't really matter as long as the child is on the spectrum and receiving appropriate services. [/QUOTE]
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