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Saying Hello, daughter 9 with possible Aspergers

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Hello,

 

I wanted to say 'Hi' to you all and give a little of our story - In my daughters school they have a 'nuture group' for the children who are struggling for whatever reason in class, she was 'picked' to join this class and is enjoying it there.  One of the staff recommended a book for us to read and share written from a childs perspective about Aspergers, after I mentioned I had suspicions that my daughter had Aspergers, or similar traits of it.  We read the book together this evening and it was like it was written about her!  It has helped both of us so much, me to understand her and her to understand why she feels so different to everyone else.  So therefore I decided to visit your forum and get some support, help and advice, as I think we're going to need it!

Obviously we don't have a diagnosis and perhaps I'm jumping the gun a little, but I just wanted to get your thoughts and wondered if anyone else is going through the same thing. 

 

  • My 11 year old daughter was diagnosed when she was 7, she also has ADHD. She now takes Concerta to help moderate the ADHD. Now she is in middle school, the teachers (mostly) understand her different view on things and she is excelling in her school work. She is on the gifted and talented list for maths, English, geography, PE, music. She represents the school for athletics, and cheerleading. She is also doing grade 3 drums and plays in the school steel band. She runs a lot (yesterday she ran 14000m in 2 hours  in a sponsored run) and mountain bikes (she can do 20+ miles). My point is that aside from the occasional "blow out" her alternate views on things and argumentative nature, she is a great kid, works hard, tries to please her teachers and pushes herself at everything she does. There is nothing preventing her from doing anything she sets her heart on. 

    Another book worth reading is "the curious incident of the dog in the night time" it is written from the perspective of a child with Aspergers and really helps you understand what they are thinking

  • I wanted to say good luck with your appointment on Monday.  How old is your son?  Perhaps try to think of the appointment as a positive as you will hopefully get the support and help your son needs. Thinking of you.

  • Thanks for your replies.

    Candy - the book is called Can I tell you about Asperger Syndrome? - A guide for friends and family by Jude Welton.

    It's a great little book, useful for anyone to read who has contact with a child with Aspergers.

    Crystal - I haven't asked for a diagnosis as I wasn't 100% sure that this is what was going on, now I'm convinced! I will be speaking to the school ASAP and we are already in the process of setting up a C.A.F (Common Assessment Framework) within the school to get the help Leah needs from any professional bodies they think suitable.

  • Hi - loads of info via the posts + home pg so do a search if you haven't already.  That book sounds so useful so please post the title etc when you've got a minute as I'm sure others will be interested, such as candy.  Have you asked for a diagnosis.  I think it's important + the sooner the better so she can get the support she needs at school.