Dappydiva

Hi Karen, K was diagnosed originally with Autism at 3yrs old and then about 5 it was changed to Aspergers as almost overnight he began to talk independantly rather that parrot everything that was said around him or point rather than communicate. How does ben cope with his diagnosis is aware?

thanks trekster for the recommendations, he is aware of his diagnosis, it is now helping him understand it to the best he can, he is kind of in denial as he strives so hard to be just like the other kids at school. I will order those books thanks again

Hi again! I have lots of e vouchers with amazon so I feel a splurge of book buying looming, thanks for that again. i think being able to laugh with our kids when talking about growing up helps, as there are just the two of us in our house we have never operated a "shy" house so K obviously knows the difference between boys and girls, I would love to share a situation that happened recently that was very comical and at the same time niave that will stay in my memory forever, I had told k not to play with a certain part of his anatomy all the time as it would fall off, (I know not the best thing to say to a very literal ASD child but he he knew what i meant) anyway several weeks later I was in the shower and he walked in and said "oh you have been playing with yourself, your w**y has fallen off!!!!!" Well I nearly died!!! The spectrum club was set up by local mums with kids on the spectrum and is based at my K school. It was a few years in the making and the waiting list was over a year but we have a place. It is run by the mums (hopefully when k is settled I will offer my volunteering services) and I think it is a wonderful idea. Obviously sponsorship from local companies helps and a small fee of £1.50 to attend. I'll keep you posted on how that goes and more importantly how he gets on. He is aware of his diagnosis so to be with like minded people will be incredible to see that there are others out there. The best thing is he is aware of the surroundings and the people who work there already. xx

Hi, i have only just joined. however my son is ASD and 11 and I have noticed lately his self esteem and confidence is really low. It is upsetting as I cannot praise him or big him up enough. If a situation arrises he can really go into himself and cannot express how he feels. So I can totally sympathise there with you, as for a child it can be frustrating, but for a young man even more so..

Hi, Nice to meet you both. I have read so many of the threads on this site and it really feels like a community where whatever is thrown at you, you can share with others. "JS Mum" I will google that book, as I am thinking although he is a gentle,caring boy, he is experiencing so many changes and with ASD I really want to be there for him and support him. k really does struggle with the social and communication side of things. If you have any other books that you think may help I'd be so so grateful, I have surfed the net etc but "whooh" that can be so scary as it can be so indepth. K is starting at a local youch club for ASD 11+ kids next week and I am hoping he will enjoy that as he is keen to meet kids just like him, fingers crossed it works out. It will disrupt his routine as it is 6-8pm but I think for him to mix with kids like him I think it will help him understand himself a bit better.. Take care xxx DD

Hi, I have just joined after being refered by a friend. I am a single parent with a son of 11 with a ASD diagnosis. Thought this would be a good way of learning more for myself and about my son about going into the teenage stage and to meet parents who are encountering the same day to day comings and going of a soon to be teenager with ASD. I live in the Berkshire area and am keen to compare notes offer advice and vice versa.