Aspergers

[elfling519]

I've had this feeling for a long time about Colin (since he was 2), that he falls somewhere in the asperger spectrum. I just have no idea what I need to do to get him tested and where to go. On-line resources are of little help, and on-line tests are geared to adults. Even when I try and answer the questions, I wonder if I am being fair or over

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Re: aspergers

[elfling519]

Well, I homeschool, so no teacher involvement. He does have a unusual inflection in tone in his voice and he comes off as shy, though with help and pointers from me he has over come most of his problems when it comes to social situations. He needs constant reminders of how to make friends, such as introduce yourself, ask them their name, ask them about something they might like or bring up a topic that you like. Things like that. Normal chit chat doesn't come natural for him and when he is in a talkative mood, he obsesses.

It is also his level of frustration, his outward signs when he gets frustrated, like itching, a slight rocking. He will pay great attention to detail about the things he wants only and has a hard time with empathy with other children.

Since I homeschool, and always have, there hasn't been someone there to say, hey, this might be a problem. I've always just dealt with it, but think that if I knew for sure, it would be a great benefit. Especially for his speech. He doesn't get gender have the time. He KNOWS the difference between boys and girls, but when referenceing ot talking about them, they are always he, him, or that guy. And like I said, he has a odd speech pattern.

Re: aspergers

[paulisdead]

hm; even if you homeschool, you pay taxes, so maybe those resources should still be available to you if you want them? Same way that he's allowed to be on the school sports teams?

I understand how frustrating trying to get the right help is; we've been going through it with Alex..

pediatrician

[paulisdead]

but, yeah, the doctor is the first line to address any illnesses Colin has. Hopefully they are helpful

Re: pediatrician

[elfling519]

He would be entitled to any resources from the school, but like most of these things, the school tends to want you to take them to their dr first for a true diagnosis. Seems like that will be my first place to go then.