hollypoppy

Thanks everyone for your replies, I really appreciate it. It's so hard when people (friends etc) keep telling me they can't see anything "wrong" with him. One of my friends got a small taste of his behaviour the other day when he started kicking me after choosing the wrong flavour ice lolly. He was adamant it had ice cream in the middle even though it didn't, he could read the label clearly, but once he'd made his mind up, that was it. He'd swear the sky was green when he's in that frame of mind!!!!. Another issue with ice cream, is that it's white, he doesn't eat white food. these are the kind of behaviours I try to explain to people, but they just don't get it I'm now starting to write down my son's behaviours/traits/meltdowns so I'll have it all for when we get an appointment. I did it for his assessment when he was 3, when I dig it out, it will be interesting to see what's changed and what's stayed the same! thanks again x

Hi I'm new on here but am in need of some help and/advice about my son. I have a 5yr old NT son and a 7yr old undiagnosed ASD/AS son.Their Dad and his brother are both dx AS. After a speech and language delay my 7yr old had speech therapy and listening & attention therapy, then was assessed for ASD when he was 3. As he has eye contact and could show imaginative play, along with behaving for an hour, i was told he was "a delightful little boy" and was not diagnosed with ASD. After banging my head against a brick wall of psychologists, teachers, parent liaison advisors and helath visitors, for a further 3 years, I ran out of steam. I'm not looking for sympathy by any means, but being a lone parent, fighting for a diagnosis just took it out of me. His behaviour is now getting worse, more angry and violent, which may be partly due to the huge change of going up to Junior School next term. (He doesn't cope with change at all well) So..... I took him to a different GP, who within 5 mins said "there's definitely something" and is referring him again for assessment! I feel after all this time somebody is finally taking me seriously! How long does it usually take for a diagnosis? Do u think I'm any nearer now? xx

Hi I'm new on here but I can totally relate to your post, we have days like that too with my 7yr old. We've been through the assessment process for ASD a few years ago, to be told "its his age" "he'll grow out of it" Now he's getting more angry and violent, so I've gone to a different GP who agreed within 5 mins of seeing him, that "there's definitely something" and is referring him again. So.....in answer to your question.....yes it does sound familiar, and nice to know we're not the only ones going through it, you're not alone xx

Hi My Ex-husband was diagnosed with AS as an adult, and was offered the chance to work on a "statement" with the psychologist who diagnosed him. I can't remember the exact name of it, but he could have had an input into it. He chose not to do it but the offer was there. Not sure if this is the sort of thing you mean, but wanted to mention it