halilind Report post Posted May 17, 2014 Hi, im Linda new reader hopefully member. Im mum to James 16, who has aspergers. Hes in mainstream school doing gcses and College in Sept doing Creative Media. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
positive_about Report post Posted May 18, 2014 Hi Linda, welcome to the forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekster Report post Posted May 18, 2014 Hello and welcome to the forum :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRP1919 Report post Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Hello Linda, How lovely to hear from you. My name is Gareth, I am thirty years old and was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) at the age of seven. You say your son with AS is sixteen. I can never forget how disadvantaged I was at sixteen and that is one memory I simply never miss. You also say your son is intending to study creative media in September, so I thought you might like to know that I am a huge lover of fiction and creative arts. Examples of the ones I value are The Forsyte Saga (John Galsworthy), The Stranger’s Child (Alan Hollinghurst) and the old television sitcom To The Manor Born (starring Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles). I am currently studying for a degree in Tourism Management. I have long held a great passion for both travel and tourism. I particularly enjoy things like countryside rambling, investigating natural heritage and touring museums. My two favourite UK tourist destinations are Hampshire and Dorset. How is your son getting on at school? I hope his school life has been better than mine was. Does your son have any friends, at all? You can reply to this or send me a private message whenever it may suit you. You can use whatever language you may feel comfortable with. Kind regards, Gareth. Edited May 27, 2014 by GRP1919 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelLocke Report post Posted May 27, 2014 Hello there, Linda, and welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damonshouse Report post Posted May 27, 2014 Hi Linda, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halilind Report post Posted May 30, 2014 Thanks all for being so welcoming, its lovely to know so many people share the same situations especially when you think its only you Hi Gareth, great to hear from you. James is doing ok at school, taking his gcses, He does have friends at school but keeps school and home seperate so doesnt socialise voluntarily but likes meeting people and travel. His favourite place is Florida. Also reading, F1, music, concerts, cimema xbox and pc, and keeping me on my toes haha!! Anyway take care all, hope to hear from you soon Linda.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites