Quote From: marjes66My son is 14 years old and was diagnosed with Aspergers when he was 13 years old. Imagine my relief when we discovered that it wasn't our bad parenting that caused his "eccentric" behavior!!! I was so relieved. Because teachers could not handle him in his primary grade school, I pulled him out to homeschool him. He did wonderfully (academically) at home. The only problem was that he fought continuously with his siblings. It almost seemed like it was he verses the other four. My oldest son does not tolerate him at all. There is a lot of contention between the two of them. My son talks non stop and feels like he has to be in everyone's business. He is quick to discipline his younger sisters when I am right there to take care of the situation myself. I feel like I am mad at him more than happy with him because he doesn't take redirection well, he gets angry easily, he even raises his voice at me at times, he has a one track mind, he does not empathize with anyone and doesn't realize how hurtful his words are to others. He does not get along with anyone!! We decided to put him back in public school this year. He is doing really well. He has an IEP and a para for a few of his classes. He has some "friends" in his school that have Aspergers and they play Yu-Gi-Oh everyday. But they still irritate him to no end!!! I just wish he could have a decent relationship with someone outside of our family!!! My dream is that he can learn to cope with society and meet a wonderful and patient woman and get married and have a family. At this rate it seems like he will be with us forever, but he wants to go to college and so I will encourage him and support him!!! I say "I" all the time even though I am married, I am just presently alone as my husband is serving in Iraq for a while and I am used to saying I instead of we!!!
I home schooled my son, Joe, as well because I was afraid he would be picked on. He also had a hard time with his brothers. He would get so mad that he'd cry and tell me that I always stuck up for them. With Joe he never seemed to see life from the other persons perspective. But I guess that is what AS is about.
What helped with Joe was Vitamin B-6 and Magnesium. Dr. Rimland, of the Autism Institute in California, found that AS kids were often lacking in these. B-6 is important in neuro- transmissions and magnesium helps to prevent hyperactivity that can accompany B-6 as well being an important supplement.
I also removed milk from his diet. He craved all types of foods high in milk so it was tough at first but his meltdowns became fewer and fewer. Today is in high school. He has friends. He weight lifts, wrestles and plays football. He is happy. If he eats food with milk he becomes depressed and irritable again. I am hoping that he will outgrow this intolerance but he hasn't yet. His allergy testing is negative- this is a reaction not an allergy. Food for thought. You are in my prayers!
