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4 year old: grandparents think he has aspergers syndrome
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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 608965" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Hi, em87. I'm sorry I have not been on the board much lately.</p><p></p><p>From your description, I would tend to agree with-the grandparents. And it isn't just "labeling." It's a way to get services in school, and it's a way to work around your kids' abilities and with their abilities, because they do not learn the same way other kids do. </p><p></p><p>Keep in mind that Asperger's is on a spectrum; it can range from very high functioning to all-out autism without speech.</p><p></p><p>There's a checkout clerk at the grocery store that husband and I go to who is probably Aspie, and husband and I were talking about him and had both decided in our own minds that not only was he Aspie, but we liked having him help us at the scan-your-own aisle because he's so fast and efficient. At first, I thought he was a bit brash and rude, but then I realized that he had every single code memorized and I put two-and-two together ... Now I'm not offended and I realize that's who he is. He never seems to slow down and he never complains like the other clerks do. There are advantages, actually. </p><p></p><p>Don't think that just because your son or daughter doesn't have sensory issues that they aren't Aspie. They don't have to have all the traits. Most of the online tests say that if you check off say, 5 or more, or 10 or more, you're probably on the spectrum. </p><p></p><p>I hear what you are saying about your grandparents, but I don't think they're trying to find something "wrong" with-your kids. I think they are able to be more objective because they're not as "close" as you are. I hope that this does not affect your relationship.</p><p></p><p>by the way, the description you gave of your son repeating the same phrase over and over is typical autism. Once he learns to read, pay close attention to see if he repeats the exact words he has read, or if he can interpret what he read on a different level. Watch to see if he can pick out a similar book or story to one he has already read, instead of the exact same book.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 608965, member: 3419"] Hi, em87. I'm sorry I have not been on the board much lately. From your description, I would tend to agree with-the grandparents. And it isn't just "labeling." It's a way to get services in school, and it's a way to work around your kids' abilities and with their abilities, because they do not learn the same way other kids do. Keep in mind that Asperger's is on a spectrum; it can range from very high functioning to all-out autism without speech. There's a checkout clerk at the grocery store that husband and I go to who is probably Aspie, and husband and I were talking about him and had both decided in our own minds that not only was he Aspie, but we liked having him help us at the scan-your-own aisle because he's so fast and efficient. At first, I thought he was a bit brash and rude, but then I realized that he had every single code memorized and I put two-and-two together ... Now I'm not offended and I realize that's who he is. He never seems to slow down and he never complains like the other clerks do. There are advantages, actually. Don't think that just because your son or daughter doesn't have sensory issues that they aren't Aspie. They don't have to have all the traits. Most of the online tests say that if you check off say, 5 or more, or 10 or more, you're probably on the spectrum. I hear what you are saying about your grandparents, but I don't think they're trying to find something "wrong" with-your kids. I think they are able to be more objective because they're not as "close" as you are. I hope that this does not affect your relationship. by the way, the description you gave of your son repeating the same phrase over and over is typical autism. Once he learns to read, pay close attention to see if he repeats the exact words he has read, or if he can interpret what he read on a different level. Watch to see if he can pick out a similar book or story to one he has already read, instead of the exact same book. [/QUOTE]
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