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<blockquote data-quote="barneysmom" data-source="post: 288460" data-attributes="member: 1872"><p>Fran, I think your son's remarks are very encouraging. </p><p></p><p>And a compliment like the one he received from another mom always means a lot to me. Moms don't bother to say that kind of stuff unless they really mean it.</p><p></p><p>Regarding his age, I think he's got lots of time. I've been reading about the neuroplasticity of the brain and how long it lasts (a long time -- a lifetime really) -- and it sounds like your son's brain has a nice amount of plasticity!</p><p></p><p>I've been reading a lot about teen Asperger's lately as this diagnosis is new to my son. The people on the forums say emotional/developmental age is roughly 2/3 chronological age. So I think your son is doing pretty good. Especially when complicated by a mood disorder and executive function challenges. I know what that's like. </p><p></p><p>Forgive me if you knew all this already -- when I used to post and read here, you were the forum owner and I know you've been around the block. I hope the 2/3 thing doesn't sound condescending. I personally was greatly relieved when I read that -- explains a lot.</p><p></p><p>But I'm following in your footsteps and I feel very encouraged for my son after reading your post. </p><p></p><p>xxoo</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="barneysmom, post: 288460, member: 1872"] Fran, I think your son's remarks are very encouraging. And a compliment like the one he received from another mom always means a lot to me. Moms don't bother to say that kind of stuff unless they really mean it. Regarding his age, I think he's got lots of time. I've been reading about the neuroplasticity of the brain and how long it lasts (a long time -- a lifetime really) -- and it sounds like your son's brain has a nice amount of plasticity! I've been reading a lot about teen Asperger's lately as this diagnosis is new to my son. The people on the forums say emotional/developmental age is roughly 2/3 chronological age. So I think your son is doing pretty good. Especially when complicated by a mood disorder and executive function challenges. I know what that's like. Forgive me if you knew all this already -- when I used to post and read here, you were the forum owner and I know you've been around the block. I hope the 2/3 thing doesn't sound condescending. I personally was greatly relieved when I read that -- explains a lot. But I'm following in your footsteps and I feel very encouraged for my son after reading your post. xxoo [/QUOTE]
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