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September 22, 2005, 4:04 pm PDT

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I have been referred to a developmental specialist for my son, who I am told has features of asperger's.  Any advice? My son will be 7 in a few weeks, and it may be Febuary before the specialist can see him. 

  

Karen 

  

UST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT THERE IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR ASPERGERS. ITS ALSO A MESSAGE BOARD THAT PEOPLE SUPPORT EACH OTHER IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.GO TO ADHDNEWS.COM AND THE BOARDS ARE THERE.GOOD LUCK TO ALL.CATHY  

 

 ps. i wrote this out to someone else here on the board thought i'd share it with you.There might be someone on that message board or that website that you can get more info from.I just saw they had a support group for parents with kids with adhd or aspergers so though i'd share it with you ok. take care. 

 
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September 30, 2005, 1:36 pm PDT

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Quote From: kuntrygal

I have been referred to a developmental specialist for my son, who I am told has features of asperger's.  Any advice? My son will be 7 in a few weeks, and it may be Febuary before the specialist can see him. 

  

Karen 

  

    

  

    You can rserch it on the net.plasase do that.talk to the doctor.get early intervention for him the early the better.If he is put on any drugs please reserch them you can do that.do this before you give them to him.if you do not agree with the docto about drugs or what must be done for him speck up.You must do what is best for your son and yourself i know you will not agree with every thing the doctor or others say reserch and become very knowlagable about your sons needs.you are the one to make the desions.You are his advicate.reserch early intervention.and make sure if you chose meds you know egzacly what they are and there sideffcts and vbenifits.You will know if the diagnosis is a the right one be reading about it. 

 


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