LKS Report post Posted October 21, 2005 In english the class were asked to write a small piece about their character. My son is 11 he has aspergers this is what he wrote. People have always told me I'm weird but not many of them have anything to back up their statement. I choose to do something often seconds before I do it, I don't really plan many things long term. I'm very shy but I enjoy the company of people I know well and who understand me.I am a very private person and there are many aspects of my life that I do not wish to discuss as I become easily embarrassed. People often think the way I talk is strange, rude or even arrogant, I don't mean it to sound that way but I like to use advanced vocabulary. I think it takes a very long time to get to know me as I am a complex character with many sides to my personality.God I am one proud mum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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annie Report post Posted October 21, 2005 You have every right to be proud. Annie <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted October 21, 2005 Brilliant! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted October 22, 2005 Attaboy! Well done him, no wonder you're so proud. Karen x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LKS Report post Posted October 22, 2005 Thanks everyone hope some of the other teachers get to read it as well, they might just get to understand him a little better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mum22boys Report post Posted October 22, 2005 What a grown up response for an 11 year old. If my son can write that when he gets to 11 I will be very proud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsmom Report post Posted October 22, 2005 Toria is 10,i think i might set her this as a task during half term to see what she says. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressed out mum Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Hi LKS How marvellous he sounds like a beautiful young man. What a great idea. My son is very open with his feelings with me but I will definately ask him to do this exercise. Why didn't I think of it before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malika Report post Posted October 26, 2005 This is such a good piece of writing fo an 11 years old really well done, Congratulation to Son and Mum Malika. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LKS Report post Posted October 26, 2005 Thanks everyone, I think he's great but I'm biased. I think it is very interesting to see how children see themselves. I hope when the english teacher reads this she will realise there is more to him than poor handwriting, disorganisation and difficulty in working in groups ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asereht Report post Posted October 28, 2005 AW! Well done to your son! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted October 28, 2005 Awwwwwww, made me Fabulous boy! xxxxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shintyboy Report post Posted October 28, 2005 This letter says so much about your son's personality.I am in the middle of a dilemma,with our son currently starting evaluation,and me wondering at what stage to try and explain to him about our condition,which he knows nothing about (apart from his peculiarities).Your son obviously has a good grasp of what AS is about.You must be very proud,it certainly brought a tear to my eye. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarerQuie Report post Posted October 28, 2005 Very succinct and very clear.xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LKS Report post Posted October 29, 2005 It still brings a lump to my throat every time I read it. It is always difficult to know when or if to tell a child about their dx, but my son was so unhappy at school when he was 7, he was self harming and had had so much time off for, as the doctor said stress related illness that we decided to tell him then. I think it almost came as a relief to him to know why he felt as he did and why he would react to certain things differently. At secondary school I don't think he is telling anyone as he wants the chance to' fit in', but really this will become more of a strain for him as he tries to conform. Will have to wait and see how it all goes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted October 29, 2005 brilliant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elaine1 Report post Posted October 30, 2005 out of the mouths of babes! well done you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faye Report post Posted October 30, 2005 You have every right to be proud ,brilliant well done to your son Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
