Replies to '01/17 Extreme Disorders'

Corey has not always had the kind of year he has had this year. What makes this year so much better is the wonderful support network of teachers, family and friends. He does not like it much when things do not go his way but takes the consequences much better than in years past. The frequency of meltdowns are less likely than years past but still they come at times. Early intervention is the key. Corey has never had another babysitter besides myself as my daughter is reluctant to leave him with anyone but myself because of safety issues and he does not want to be alone. My daughter feels very lonely because there are not many men who could compete with the attention Corey requires. He can entertain himself but want you closeby to cheer him on. His father cannot comprehend his son not being NORMAL so he basically has nothing to do with him and only sees him about once every month or two.. maybe... and then for only one to two hours. Our family tries to compensate for this distant man. His dad would love him if only he would try to get to know him. I actually believe his dad could be AS also but never diagnosed. Corey has challenges with social situations and sometimes will do things that he thinks makes people laugh as he associates this with friendship. Although, all seem to know and like Corey he does not have friends who will spend the night or come over to play. We initiate play dates and opportunities for Corey to interact daily with children outside of school. It seems to work well and we can mediate the social issues by close monitoring and interaction to show him how to properly act in certain situations.  He is my heart.