fairynormal Report post Posted March 14, 2007 (edited) Today whilst watching Child in a million on TV with my son, ther was a little boy who said his wish was to have a proper friend who didn't laugh at him. Isaac turned to me and said, "I'd be his friend. Just because he has something the matter with him he's still nice. I mean, I have ASPERGERS and I'm still ok!" I could have fallen off the sofa in shock and joy but didn't comment at all to him as I didn't want to make a big deal of it. Up till now, he has gone ballistic if anyone mentions Aspergers of Autism and has been adamant that he didn't have either and we were all liars. I think what has changed this was that we went to a local playcentre on Monday night. They have started running a night just for kids with special needs. We popped along and knew all of the kids there and he had a fab time. He played a lot with another boy with AS who is the same age and they get on really well. He said they were discussing how they are very alike and "have the same thing". He has never spoken like this with anyone as he was in total denial. I have never pushed it but he seems to have accepted it in his own way in his own time. I feel so proud of him and feel we have turned a corner. Just wanted to share that with you as it made me so happy <'> Edited March 14, 2007 by fairynormal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat Report post Posted March 15, 2007 (edited) wow wow wow <'> <'> <'> This is brilliant news and yes he has Aspergers and he is OK. Because there is nothing wrong with having Aspergers Syndrome. Self awareness and acceptance can only help him to understand himself and that you can actually have AS and be pretty cool at the same time The journey of a million miles begins with the first step that we take. Cat Edited March 15, 2007 by Cat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted March 15, 2007 That's brilliant news. I'm so pleased for you both SV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pippin Report post Posted March 15, 2007 That's fantastic!! A huge breakthrogh. P still blames everything that happens to him on his ASD so I hope we have a "eureka" moment like that sometime. Brill! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted March 15, 2007 That's wonderful....I've got goose bumps ! <'> <'> <'> Clare x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peppa Report post Posted March 15, 2007 Thats amazing, i feel proud of him and i don't even know him!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted March 15, 2007 <'> Great moment! <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrieq Report post Posted March 15, 2007 WOW!! A great step, so pleased!! Carrie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bambi Report post Posted March 15, 2007 Awww wow fairynormal that is brilliant! No wonder u are so very proud of him and its great he knows he is ok even tho he has AS bless him and im sure it will make u smile for a long time, thanks for sharing this with us Bambi x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted March 15, 2007 that is wonderful weldone both of u bet u r soooooooooooo proud of him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted March 15, 2007 big step forward there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted March 16, 2007 (edited) Wow, fairynormal, that's such an enormous step forward, you must be so relieved. I know how heavily it weighed on my mind, worrying about how my lad would accept and come to terms with his dx, it's such a relief when you know they are comfortable with it. Well done!! <'> <'> ~ Mel ~ Edited March 16, 2007 by oxgirl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressedmumto2 Report post Posted March 16, 2007 Wow, that is fantastic, your lad sounds wonderfull too <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
