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January 17, 2006, 6:14 pm PST
 Quote From: three2camp I am the mom to 9-y-o Alex who was recently dx with Asperger's. Kudos to you for trying to communicate with your parents. Perhaps it was just editing, but I was screaming at the television hoping your parents could hear your attempts to communicate. I know I'm new at this Aspie business, but I have devoted myself to learning more about my child and his condition. I firmly believe that, while I continue to make mistakes and parent the way I was raised, at least I know that must change and change RIGHT NOW. Asperger's is not extreme - it is incredibly complicated and my child has given me new perspectives. He sees beauty where I would overlook it. He approaches life in ways I could never imagine. His intelligence, perception, kindness and affection are overwhelming and I know he is my gift. Yes, he rages, but we try to listen to him and try to include him in our family. That has removed the element of surprise for him and helped him anticipate events so he can be better prepared. You are to be commended for trying to save your family - just like my Aspie, your perception is amazing. It is sad that the show did not focus on the positive or the fact that simply treating you like a human being would go far to help you anticipate life and adapt to it. May you make it to adulthood and may you continue to succeed - hopefully in an environment that appreciates you. You are right, a lot had to do with showing the EXTREMES. Alex is a bright young man with a talent for music, a beautiful voice who hopes to be an American Idol some day. Alex is also a sports wiz ask him any sports question and he probably knows the answer. Alex is loved by all but also feared when he meltdown. Alex has a heart of gold when he is not in meltdown. Not all AS individuals have the Mood Swings Alex has but it is what it is and as Nancy Goodhue from Brain Matters says: If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it's a duck. So whatever it is, it is and we are thankful to Dr. Phil for hearing our pleas and for Brain Matters for helping us diagnose his problems and getting us on the road to wellness.
Do not give up, you must keep looking for answers to wellness for your child as well as for yourself. I am learning that I must take care of me too. I have not allowed this before but I am now getting help.
Thank you from all of us......Alex says he is proud to have parents who cared enough to get him help. |
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