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<blockquote data-quote="DazedandConfused" data-source="post: 351310" data-attributes="member: 831"><p>The earlier the better. If you suspect AS, definitely pursue that until you are satisfied either way. My son is almost 14 and I'm just now strongly suspecting AS. He doesn't do some of the classic Aspie behaviors (obsessions with certain subjects, taking things apart, and few if any friends), but others he has in SPADES. I did have one therapist suggest AS about five years ago, but because of his age, his behaviors didn't stand out so much. She had a brother with severe autism and I think was knowledgeable enough in the PPD area that she was able to see the signs early. I didn't go further with it because at the time because my daughter's troubles were zapping so much of my energy and focus. However, he was seeing a psychiatrist to get medication for aggression and irritability which can also be now attributed to his mood disorder along with AS. So, we're now on a waiting list for a university/teaching hospital psychiatrist to get the evaluation process started. Unfortunately, our regular psychiatrist suddenly became ill and had to leave his practice. Even though, I think I would have still taken this route for diagnoses. </p><p> </p><p>I also agree with Susiestar regarding medications; prescribing these types of medications are WAY beyond the scope of GPs and pediatricians. I've even spoken at length to an adult's psychiatrist who told me that prescribing psychotherapeutic medications to children was even beyond HIS scope of knowledge and training. </p><p> </p><p>There are many great books on AS. I've been reading The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome. I see my Son on many of the pages. The Explosive Child is another good one and was suggested by Marg.</p><p> </p><p>Welcome and stick around; this discussion board has been the single most important resource in my journey to raise difficult children.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DazedandConfused, post: 351310, member: 831"] The earlier the better. If you suspect AS, definitely pursue that until you are satisfied either way. My son is almost 14 and I'm just now strongly suspecting AS. He doesn't do some of the classic Aspie behaviors (obsessions with certain subjects, taking things apart, and few if any friends), but others he has in SPADES. I did have one therapist suggest AS about five years ago, but because of his age, his behaviors didn't stand out so much. She had a brother with severe autism and I think was knowledgeable enough in the PPD area that she was able to see the signs early. I didn't go further with it because at the time because my daughter's troubles were zapping so much of my energy and focus. However, he was seeing a psychiatrist to get medication for aggression and irritability which can also be now attributed to his mood disorder along with AS. So, we're now on a waiting list for a university/teaching hospital psychiatrist to get the evaluation process started. Unfortunately, our regular psychiatrist suddenly became ill and had to leave his practice. Even though, I think I would have still taken this route for diagnoses. I also agree with Susiestar regarding medications; prescribing these types of medications are WAY beyond the scope of GPs and pediatricians. I've even spoken at length to an adult's psychiatrist who told me that prescribing psychotherapeutic medications to children was even beyond HIS scope of knowledge and training. There are many great books on AS. I've been reading The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome. I see my Son on many of the pages. The Explosive Child is another good one and was suggested by Marg. Welcome and stick around; this discussion board has been the single most important resource in my journey to raise difficult children. [/QUOTE]
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