Teaorcoffee Report post Posted November 23, 2005 I've got aspergers syndrome. I got dx at 16 Why did it take so long? The signs were all there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinminer Report post Posted November 23, 2005 Myself (aged 41), my wife (aged 35) and my son (aged 14) all have Asperger Syndrome. I was only diagnosed a couple of months ago, my son was diagnosed when he was 7, and my wife is self-diagnosed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynyona Report post Posted November 23, 2005 My son kieran.He wasnt dx untill he was 18. lynn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted November 23, 2005 My son was either 10 or 11 when he was diagnosed, he's now 16. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phasmid Report post Posted November 24, 2005 Annie....snap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jomarie Report post Posted November 24, 2005 My son M, he was dx this year when he was 8, he's now 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curra Report post Posted November 24, 2005 My son has AS, he was diagnosed when he was 10. He's 12 now. His cousin also has AS, undiagnosed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaisyProudfoot Report post Posted November 24, 2005 Same as Jomarie! Although the signs were there since he was about 3. Daisy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minerva Report post Posted November 24, 2005 My son was DX last year (although an NHS Dr disagrees & says its "only mild ASD not Aspergers ), he is 11 now and also was showing quite obvious signs when he was 3-4. If only i knew that at the time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiorelli Report post Posted November 24, 2005 Where do I start? My son, Louis has Aspergers, Dx officially this september (Aged 7), but paed thought he had it last september (aged 6). My Sister has Aspergers. I believe my brother has Aspergers (never dx'd) 2 of my cousins have Aspergers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmooch Report post Posted November 24, 2005 My son has autism dx aged 2, now 4. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisann Report post Posted November 24, 2005 Hi My son was dx at 3 now he's 4 think prob my hubby is AS also but not sought dx yet!!! Lisa x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyque Report post Posted November 24, 2005 I've got aspergers syndrome. I got dx at 16 Why did it take so long? The signs were all there. I think sometimes the problems can be hidden somewhat and people don't realise what is going on. So they probably looked at you with your aspergers traits and thought 'he's eccentric' or 'it's just a phase' or something like that. Many people haven't heard of autism and aspergers syndrome, even in this day and age when we are supposed to be more aware, so when they see a person with either condition they don't know that there is a problem, or a reason why you might appear to be different to NT people. I have heard from parents of children with Aspergers syndrome especially that it is very difficult to get a diagnosis if their child can talk, plays with others, has imagination etc. as those are the things that the rule book says autistic people can't do. It doesn't take into account that people can be autistic and only have some of the stereotypical behaviours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ceecee Report post Posted November 24, 2005 (edited) I have aspergers self diagnosed .Two children nt. Edited December 3, 2005 by ceecee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted November 24, 2005 My son, diagnosed with Aspergers at 6 (and he's still 6). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jadensmum Report post Posted November 24, 2005 Just my son (ASD) as far as I know.... Denisex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted November 24, 2005 My eldest son was diagnosed with autism at 19, his younger brother was diagnosed with AS at 24. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mel_jayne Report post Posted November 24, 2005 My 9 year old son is still waiting to be dx. I have had problems with him since birth.I would say ASD signs showed about age 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jayjay Report post Posted November 24, 2005 (edited) My 5 year old son has ASD was diagnosed 1 month ago jayne xx Edited November 24, 2005 by jayjay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted November 24, 2005 My 10 yr old son has ASD, DYSLEXIA , DYSPRAXIA, he was dx at 8yrs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted November 24, 2005 My 11 yo son was dx with AS aged 8. My 8 year old son was dx with semantic pragmatic disorder aged 6 but we now know that he's HFA. Lauren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malika Report post Posted November 24, 2005 My son was DX with ASD last year he was 7. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supersec Report post Posted November 25, 2005 Julian was diagnosed with ASD Last June when he was nearly 3 now just turned 4! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted November 25, 2005 Jordan diagnosed at 8 after waiting 2 years. Husband undx'd but doctors put funny doctor speak - such as - "interestingly, father does not think Jordan has any problems". My old man only speaks when there is something he needs to say - and at one appointment for our son, he was telling the doctor all the details about the train set inthe loft and how many floorboards it had taken to board out the loft, and the concertina loft ladder was brill etc etc...... Doctor asked him - "so what do you and Jordan do with the train set" - old man thought this was very strange question to ask - "we watch the trains going round of course" he said. My father in law is the funniest though - you could write a book about him - he is so typical AS - however, he recognises it in my old man and reckons he got it from his grandfather!! You do not have to be patient to live in my world - but it helps!! Love Helen PS - Supersec - hope you hear something soon from LEA - I am off to Tribunal on Monday to help support a friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shintyboy Report post Posted November 27, 2005 I was diagnosed this year at age 40,with AS.Son (aged 11) showing similar signs and currently starting DX process. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
