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Thank you.  Alex is on meds and you will see that when you watch the show, however we are learning that the meds are not the right ones and it takes time to get someone to listen and adjust what needs adjusting.  Alex is very smart and STATS are important to him especially when it comes to SPORTS.  He is musically talented and would like some day to appear on American Idol.  We believe there is so much good from his Aspergers and we encourage him to embrace the good.  We reached out to Dr. Phil because we needed more answers and help.  Answers and Help the medical gurus were not providing us....This show will open your eyes.  Please stay in touch, Alex needs people like you to help encourage him. 

  

With our thanks, Karen 

Meds are not always the answer.

There are no meds made specifically for Asperger's.  Asperger's Syndrome is a neurological difference.   Meds. for children should be prescribed as a very last resort for extreme depression, extreme anxiety, etc.  Parents of Asperger children need to learn as much as possible about AS.  AS children can be very sensitive and get very upset when spoken to disrespectfully.  There is always a reason for a meltdown.  The best thing a parent can do is become a detective to find out exactly what is upsetting their child and help them by supporting them, offering modifications to the environment, etc.  Also,  AS children are not broken in need of fixing and they should not be made to feel as if they are broken. In treating these children with respect, kindness and patience, they do so very well.