Kinda Report post Posted December 27, 2007 Hi Everyone Erm not sure how much to say but found this site from a book I bought to help me understand my son (24 years) a bit more. He's just finished his masters degree and has started a new job but the same problems of spending a lot of time on his own in his room, lack of friendships at work and socially etc etc. I want to learn from others how to help him, hence my reason for joining the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted December 27, 2007 Hi Kinda, Welcome to the forum Look forward to chatting to you. Annie (Mum to 18yo son) xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rose123 Report post Posted December 27, 2007 Hi there I am glad i have found this site. I have a 13 yr old boy with aspergers and adhd and an 11 yr old girl. I am a single parent and finding things very difficult. There is a lot of things that i need advice and support with regarding my son but at the moment my main concern is education. I will post seperatly. xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted December 27, 2007 Hi Rose123, Welcome to the forum . Glad you've found us. Annie xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted December 27, 2007 Hi Rose123 and Kinda.Welcome to the Forum.Karen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted December 27, 2007 Hello Kinda & Rose123, Welcome to this wonderful forum, I am so pelased you found us. Look forward to getting to know you both better. Clare x x x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted December 27, 2007 Big hello and warm welcome to all new members Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 27, 2007 Hello Kinda & Rose, & anyone I've missed <'> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted December 28, 2007 <'> Hi to Kinda and Rose123 <'> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhianydd Report post Posted December 28, 2007 hi and welcome to the forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faye83 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 Hello Everyone Just found this site. I am Faye, 24 with 2 little ones. My daughter is 4 and my son is 2. My son was diagnosed with ASD yesterday. Have been searching internet for information as I have never had any dealings with this before. I am still in shock a bit and feel a bit lost if that makes sense. Just wanted to say hello x x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted December 29, 2007 Hiya Faye and welcome to the forum. Lots of people here will identify with the lost feeling you describe after diagnosis. There's so much to take in and I'm sure there are loads of questions you want to ask. Take your time and browse some of the topics on the forum (there's a helpful "jargon buster" at the top of the page on the right). You'll get lots of support here and if you need specific information, please don't hesitate to ask and someone will point you in the right direction. Look forward to getting to know you, K x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justamum Report post Posted December 29, 2007 Just a quick introduction I am a single mum, who is also disabled but don't dwell on it hypermobility syndrome. I have twins, one boy with probable higher functioning autism, and one girl. After years of struggling with the education system and their lack of knowledge and understanding of children with complex needs......well my theory is the do understand just don't want 'them' pulling their ratings down...I have decided in to home educate my son for the foreseeable future! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted December 29, 2007 Hi Faye and Justamum, Welcome to the forum . Glad you found us. I look forward to chatting to you. Annie xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted December 29, 2007 Hi Faye and Justamum.Welcome to the Forum.Karen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted January 2, 2008 Hello Faye and Justamum, welcome to the forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolblue Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Hi just introducing myself. I have a nine-year-old son with possible AS and a daughter (13) with a post-viral syndrome. I've recently taken them out of school to home educate. Looking forward to meeting you all and learning from you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Hi Coolblue, Welcome to the forum Look forward to chatting to you. There's quite a few parents here that also home ed. Annie xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Hi coolblue.Welcome to the Forum.Karen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sueeltringham Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Hello, Thought I would introduce myself. I have two children: Joe (6) who was recently diagnosed HFA/Asperger's and Rebecca 21 months. We've known Joe had autistic tendencies from about 3 (and much earlier than that if we're to be honest), but his lack of social communication and interaction and poor play skills became very obvious when he entered preschool. After many, many appointments (paed's, communication team, CAMHS, ed psych., etc.) and much pushing on our behalf, we finally managed to get him diagnosed and make school listen, and eventually get him statemented (after being told there was no way he'd get a statement -but that's a very long saga). Just before Christmas we found that he'd been statemented for 16 hours which is WAY more than we were expecting, so we're now very happy on the education side of things. The headteacher is on our side and he now has excellent class teachers and a great teaching assistant so is flourishing in school. I can't believe that this time last year we were in the depths of despair and about to take him out of maistream education and consider home ed. I know we're on a very long road of discovery and we have many ups and downs, but I try to stay positive and expect that nothing is going to happen without a fight. Looking forward to meeting you all on here, Sue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 <'> Hi Sue, welcome to the forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 A BIG warm welcome to all the new people. <'> <'> <'> Clare x x x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Hi and welcome to Sue and Coolblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted January 19, 2008 Hi Sue <'> <'> .I have already seen you around on the Forum but a belated Welcome.Karen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizC Report post Posted January 20, 2008 Just a quick introduction I am a single mum, who is also disabled but don't dwell on it hypermobility syndrome. I have twins, one boy with probable higher functioning autism, and one girl. After years of struggling with the education system and their lack of knowledge and understanding of children with complex needs......well my theory is the do understand just don't want 'them' pulling their ratings down...I have decided in to home educate my son for the foreseeable future! Hi Just wanted to welcome everyone new here!!! <'> this site, you will find, is wonderful and everyone are so friendly! in particular wanted to say hi to you Justamum (hey you aren't 'just' a mum lol, best but hardest job in the world and don't you forget it ) I wanted to say that I also suffer with hypermobility too! it can be awful can't it? Mine is managed fairly well with diclofenac. anyway look forward to getting to know you all! I am mum to three kids, my middle child who is 7 1/2 has asperger syndrome diagnosed at 5 and adhd dieagnosed at 6 1/2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x_tracy_x Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Hi all, I'm Tracy, I'm a married and working mum of 4, Daniel 15, Callum 10, Charlotte 7 and Alex 2. Callum is our 'special' child (or the weird one, read as you will!!). We've been in the system since his birth as he was diagnosed ante-natally with ventriculomegaly (enlarged ventricles in the brain) but we've recently hit a brick wall with getting a formal diagnosis of HFA / Aspergers. (he's doing well in school and we're 'coping remarkably well') I've been lurking for a long time, but have finally plucked up the courage to join in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angel77 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Hi tracy, Welcome. Its good to see you post and I'm pleased your son's doing well at school. Angel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Hi Tracy.Welcome to the Forum.Iam glad that you plucked up the courage to join. <'> Karen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Hello Tracy, welcome to the forum, look forward to getting to you know Clare x x x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukey Report post Posted February 1, 2008 (edited) Hello my name is luke (16) years of age.. live with my mom and dad and my sister.. i was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 3 and have now completly change and now very low in my self and have no self confidence and was diagnosed with Aspurgus syndrome at 14.. nice to meet you all and hope to get to know you all.Thank you Edited to remove details re MSN address.Karen. Edited February 1, 2008 by Karen A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted February 1, 2008 Hi Lukey welcome to the Forum.Karen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted February 1, 2008 Hi Luke, & everyone I've missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted February 6, 2008 This thread is now closed but will remain pinned and visible as there's a lot of history in its 47 pages - it's where some of us made our very first post.. From now on, if you're new, you get a whole thread to yourself to say hello (to start a thread, click on "new topic" button at top right hand side of board). Kathryn on behalf of moderating team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites