It’s official
Posted by: mamasan on: May 24, 2008
My older boy is confirmed an “aspie”. The psychologist just confirmed it today, at our 3rd session after long play-interviews with my 6yo during the first 2 sessions. Life won’t be very much different, but we’ll probably be more aware of how to help my son along and to make home life a bit easier to deal with, which I’ll also share here as I learn.
This blog is about life at home (and school) with an older boy with Asperger’s syndrome, a younger spunky nearly- 3 yo guy, setting up a new gift hamper business, and life in general.
Those who are interested to find out more about asperger’s syndrome can do so at http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/
5 Responses to "It’s official"
May 24, 2008 at 3:11 pm
thank you, i thank God we’re aware now and also can find ways to help us all along, with a bit more understanding and hopefully patience, and put all those useless ‘nagging accusations’ part outta the way!
May 25, 2008 at 1:51 pm
yup.. now you know what you’re dealing with. Trust in God to bring the right support network into your life!
August 5, 2008 at 5:05 am
Hi there
Ezymum directed me to your blog after reading mine. My 6 year-old is currently undergoing assessment, not exactly diagnoised. but looking at it, I’m already mentally prepared.
One thing I learned is to refrain from smacking and definitely no cane. I’ve come to realise corporal methods just don’t work, not even instil fear in my kid. I’ve just read on some alternative methods that are worth a try.
Let’s encourage each other on our parenting journey!
August 5, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Hi brightsong,
It’s great & timely that you posted now, that I have just decided (in my heart at least) to do away with corporal punishment.
You are right, it totally does not work. If it does anything at all, it aggravates the bad behavior, and seems to make him an overall angry child. Or can I say an explosive child. I’ll do my best to post my regularly about this journey.
Glad to have you as a partner here 
May 24, 2008 at 8:37 am
Yippee!!! I’m the first to comment in your blog
Okie, now we have a name for his condition… let’s move on from there to deal with it, everything with His strength.