ray Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Just a quick hello. Joined yesterday - our son is Alex who is 17 years old, diagnosed with Aspergers when he was about 9. We live in Ringwood in Hants. Came across this website in a quiet 5 mins at work on Friday (work for a bank - yawn) and recognised many of the issues & experiences. Alex is in his second year at a local college, he's a wonderful lad with a great character and ever so sociable, although he doesn't really have any friends outside of college. He's not really very academic and he's doing a general prep for work type course. He had a summer job at Sainsbury's where he had to cope with a couple of girls who weren't very patient with him and made things quite difficult. I can share this episode with you another time if anybody interested because I think it highlighted the very innocent and trusting nature that some AS kids have which can lead to them being vulnerable to teasing and bullying and creates a conflict about advice I want to give Alex to just be himself, but at the same time to hold back on some of the detail so he doesn't come across as 'weird, and so easy prey for those with a nastier side to them. Anyway, hello, and speak soon. Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkie Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Welcome to the site. The folks on here are brilliant. We've had some great advice and support. Am sure it will help you too. Clarkie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Hi Ray, Welcome to the forum I'm mum to Alex who is 16 and diagnosed with Asperger's. Annie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big mamma Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Hi Ray and a big welcome to the forum <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisann Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Hello Ray Welcome to a great forum where advise and answers can be found and a good shoulder to cry on can be provided on the down days. Lisa x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shintyboy Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Welcome Ray,I'm diagnosed AS and our son is going through process.Hope you enjoy this site,it's the best of the crop! All the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Hello Ray and Welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asereht Report post Posted October 31, 2005 HI RAY AND WELCOME. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Welcome aboard Ray Hope you find what you are looking for. Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Hi Ray Just down the road from you in Poole and co-ordinate a support group for parents and carers of kids with ASD/ADHD etc You may be able to access some advice from Wessex Autistic Society who have a school at Hurn (not sure I am allowed to mention it by name) and this school has post 16 kids there and they do 'life skills' training for the kids. My son is only 9 but I can see that the vulnerability is going to be a big problem and I intend to approach them at some time to get some advice. Had a meeting with Wessex the other night and I think that they are looking to providing some training /advice for parents. Also, of course, this forum is an absolute blessing to all of us. Welcome HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikrix Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Hi Ray live just down the road from you at christchurch. I have a daughter of 9 diagnosed with ASD, i myself only joined last week and i am finding very helpful. nikrix x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Hi Ray - Glad you found us, hope we're useful! Can totally i.d. with that 'be yourself but watch your back" feeling you have regarding Alex... Don't think there's anyone here who doesn't have the same from time to time. L&P BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jewels Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Hi Ray My 9 yr old son just got diagnosed 4 wks ago as having Asperger's and have had a lot of helpful advice on here Jewels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Thanks for all the welcomes and kind words. As it was halloween just watched 'The Grudge' - scary film. If Alex watched it he wouldn't sleep for a year! Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
