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January 17, 2006, 7:33 pm PST
Books
Quote From: momtomy4Normally I would have been at work today and missed the show. It's one of the things I miss since returning to the work force. I'm thankful I was home today though because I was feeling rather alone in this. My son, Kyle was just diagnosed with A.S. in August and turned six in September. I've been trying to research it and get any and all information I can, but there is so much out there that it gets very confusing at times.
When I saw Alex on the show today, it was like seeing Kyle several years from now. And seeing Karen was like seeing myself. I was able to relate so much.
If anyone that reads this has any information at all they think would be helpful to me or any suggestions on books or web sites etc, I would love to hear from you. I've just recently made contact with an organization that specializes in this area, so hopefully that will help too. But I'll take all the help I can get.
My biggest fear is not being the best parent I can be for my children and with Kyle's special needs that makes that fear even more prominant. I want to learn how to help Kyle be the bright, successful person that I know he is.
I hope all of this has made some sort of sense. Our public library has over a dozen books on Asperger's. I've checked every one of them out, sifted thru them, and here are my favorites:
Demistifying Autism Spectrum Disorders by Carolyn Thorwarth Bruey, Psy.D. (guide to understanding diagnosis)
Understanding How Asperger Children and Adolescents Think and Learn by Paula Jacobsen (seeing life thru their eyes and treatment ideas)
Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence by Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. (some chptrs apply to any age)
Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome by Luke Jackson (written by a 13 yr old for adolescent, but excellent help to hear about life from an Aspie kid)
The Oasis Guide to Asperger Syndrome: advice, support, insight, and inspiration by Patricia Bashe
(comprehensive reference)
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