nellie Report post Posted June 23, 2005 Hi folks, My son (24) had his assessment last Wednesday. We received the report this morning, which gives a diagnosis of AS. He?s pleased he went for the assessment and agrees with the diagnosis. I knew he was adorable before, now I know he?s an adorable Aspie. Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas Report post Posted June 23, 2005 I just discovered Steven Speilberg has an AS diagnosis! I think facial hair seems to be a common theme among adult male Aspies. Bill Gates certainly looks like he shaves a lot judging from how his face looks in pictures. Horay for beards! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helen Report post Posted June 23, 2005 Nellie, I know that your son had previously been somewhat apprehensive about going down the assessment route, I hope he's OK after receiving his dx <'> My very best wishes to him and to you, his wonderful mum <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest flutter Report post Posted June 23, 2005 I am pleased if that is the right word to use he is a lucky lad to have such a good ma C x <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zemanski Report post Posted June 23, 2005 onwards and upwards, Nellie lots of adjustments to make post diagnosis though hope it all goes well Zemanski Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho Report post Posted June 23, 2005 <'> I hope the diagnosis has given him peace of mind. Does this mean we should be looking out for a new Krismite called SonOfNellie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Infojunkie Report post Posted June 23, 2005 Hi Nellie, I really hope he finds the diagnosis as helpful as I have. Wishing you both the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Report post Posted June 23, 2005 Oooh - he's joined the club then. Cool ... James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted June 23, 2005 Well done, Nellie...I know it's been a long journey for you both <'> Bid <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted June 23, 2005 Hi Yoda - One journey ends, and another begins, I suspect... Keep up the good work L&P BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted June 23, 2005 Oh Wise One Saying I am pleased for you sounds too bizarre. But we know that things will make sense and this dx somehow enables everyone to move on a little. Love and very best wishes I have missed you Love HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oracle Report post Posted June 23, 2005 I am pleased for you all that you finally know. At least now you go forward with knowing and not wondering? Regards Carole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big mamma Report post Posted June 24, 2005 Hope the diagnosis make's things a little easier for your son Nellie Best wishes to you both Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faz Report post Posted June 24, 2005 I'm really glad for you and hope the diagnosis makes life better for you both. I hope you don't mind me asking though - why has it taken so long for the diagnosis to come? I thought Chris was late at 7yrs. Faz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sallya Report post Posted June 24, 2005 Nellie, I just want to send you and your family one of these <'> best wishes S xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarerQuie Report post Posted June 24, 2005 Glad that you've got answers.xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted June 24, 2005 Nellie I know you have been waiting for this for a long while. There must be a lot of mixed feelings at the moment. I hope it means youget the help you need. Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asereht Report post Posted June 24, 2005 Pleased for you both. Hope it helps. Well done T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karin Report post Posted June 24, 2005 hi nellie so pleased for you and your son hope the diagnosis helps there was me bleating bout my 2 being nearly 9 and your son has to wait to be grown up to get his diagnosis cant complain really can i once again hope this helps you like you have helped everybody on this forum with you friendly advice and answers to us told you before nellie i always thought all the angels were in heaven till i came in contact with you keep smilin luv karin xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted June 24, 2005 Nellie hope your O.k. and your son is too, glad you,ve now got the DX <'> <'> , one for you one for son.Will he be joining up with the Krismites?....or will he let all your secrets out ?..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Report post Posted June 24, 2005 I hope you don't mind me asking though - why has it taken so long for the diagnosis to come? I thought Chris was late at 7yrs. I wasn't diagnosed until aged 20 (I'm now 24). You got your son's diagnosis comparatively early, compared to many. (Not that it's a competition, mind!) James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tez Report post Posted June 24, 2005 Nellie, I'm really glad that your son got his diagnosis and I hope that all your family are ok and don't have too many mixed feelings. I hope that this diagnosis will help to make things easier for you all in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted June 24, 2005 Hi Nellie, I hope this news brings peace of mind for you and your son. Thanks for sharing it with us, K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted June 24, 2005 Thank you all for your kind words and support, I'm touched. Everything is going well. I think we all started making adjustments some time ago......it's just great to have it rubber stamped. My son suffers from depression, a diagnosis will hopefully get him better understanding from health. Sorry folks, but I don't think he will be interested in being a Krismite, one in the household is more than enough! Faz, No, I don't mind you asking why he has such a late diagnosis. Things started to go wrong at the time of his A levels, but it wasn't until a few years ago that we thought he may have AS. We have been waiting for him to 'catch up' and we were very lucky to get a reasonably quick diagnosis. His older brother was diagnosed with autism at 19 and his father with AS at 52. Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites