Quote From: joyceymayMy son was diagnosed with Asperger's at age 5, but was getting services for developmental delays from the time he was 3. I will watch on Tuesday, but from the preview on this web-site, I'm concerned that you're only going to talk about the worst-case scenario--all the problems that Aspies can have.
My son is doing fantastic today. He doesn't have rages and gets along well with almost everyone. These days, he accepts change and has a great sense of humor. He's also not as anxious as he used to be. We're still working on building his confidence in unstructured social situations, but his behavior in the classroom is totally appropriate. His teachers all love him and his peers respect him. He even has a date for the senior prom! (The only medications he takes are for asthma and allergies.)
Two things really made the difference for us: early intervention and trying to understand and address the causes of his behaviors, rather than just reacting to the symptoms.
Although the bad sometimes seems to out weigh the good the reality of it is the Good is GREAT but when Alex goes BAD it tears everything apart.
Just tonight when we came home from work we found Alex had gotten onto the internet (although it has been locked down) and he got to places he should not and used our checking account on these sites.
Alex becomes obsessed with ideas and cannot let go and he will do whatever it takes to get what he wants. This is what worries us....
We are not wealthy peope and we cannot afford not to work and be with him 24/7.
When he is in control he is a typical boy but when the switch flips it worse then world war 3. I am grateful for Dr. Phil and his staff and help we are getting.
I am so glad that your early intervention helped and addressed the behaviors which resulted in your good fortune today. We have not been so lucky.
Alex has been in treatment, has been on meds, in therapy but as we are finding out it has not been right.....We are now looking a brighter future as we are being introduced to new therapies, diets and meds.
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