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<blockquote data-quote="Elsi" data-source="post: 744133" data-attributes="member: 23349"><p>I think an evaluation would be a good idea. Just make sure he’s on board. Go into it with a spirit of self discovery, not with the idea that there is something ‘wrong’ with him. You don’t want to put that into his head at this delicate age. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a difference, not necessarily a disability. It brings challenges but also gifts. It does not sound like he has cognitive challenges or severe sensory issues, so there may not be much that he, you or the school need to do in the way of accommodations, except be aware of and respect his differences. And perhaps spend more time explicitly explaining and practicing social skills. (In the other thread here No One Understands My Child I talk about a wonderful boss who took the time to do this for me.) </p><p></p><p>It does run in families. My dad was considered extremely eccentric in our small community and looking back I see all the signs. He’s not here anymore to talk about this with, but I feel sure he would have qualified for a diagnosis if we had known about such things back then. </p><p></p><p>Perhaps just start exploring the idea together with your son and husband. Read some things. Visit the Wrong Planet website. See what resonates. See how he reacts. Aspergers is no longer considered a separate diagnosis, but there is still a large community of ‘Aspies’ who identify more with this label than the broader Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis. You might also check out the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Autism Speaks has some great resources , but be aware that there has been a lot of controversy over their approach and they have had a lot of backlash from people who actually are on the spectrum. (It is more geared towards parents, and probably more towards parents of lower functioning individuals.) </p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Elsi, post: 744133, member: 23349"] I think an evaluation would be a good idea. Just make sure he’s on board. Go into it with a spirit of self discovery, not with the idea that there is something ‘wrong’ with him. You don’t want to put that into his head at this delicate age. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a difference, not necessarily a disability. It brings challenges but also gifts. It does not sound like he has cognitive challenges or severe sensory issues, so there may not be much that he, you or the school need to do in the way of accommodations, except be aware of and respect his differences. And perhaps spend more time explicitly explaining and practicing social skills. (In the other thread here No One Understands My Child I talk about a wonderful boss who took the time to do this for me.) It does run in families. My dad was considered extremely eccentric in our small community and looking back I see all the signs. He’s not here anymore to talk about this with, but I feel sure he would have qualified for a diagnosis if we had known about such things back then. Perhaps just start exploring the idea together with your son and husband. Read some things. Visit the Wrong Planet website. See what resonates. See how he reacts. Aspergers is no longer considered a separate diagnosis, but there is still a large community of ‘Aspies’ who identify more with this label than the broader Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis. You might also check out the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Autism Speaks has some great resources , but be aware that there has been a lot of controversy over their approach and they have had a lot of backlash from people who actually are on the spectrum. (It is more geared towards parents, and probably more towards parents of lower functioning individuals.) Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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