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Ballerina

Hi, My 8 year old son has just been diagnosed as having "mild" Aspergers, if there is such a thing as "mild".  He "twiddles" quite obsessively and struggles with his school work (mainly his spelling and scentance writing), but is generally clever and has brilliant vocab.  He doesnt really show any other obvious signs.  (He does like to play with teddies a lot and can sometimes seem a little babyish in comparison to his peers).

We had suspected this for a few years, so in someways was pleased to have the diagnosis so that he can get the help he needs at school.

I was just wondering if there was any similar people out there, whos symptoms are so mild and how it affected you/your child throughout school, socially, etc, and any advise you can give to help improve his concentration on his school work.

I am hoping to get things sorted with his new teacher before the end of school in July, ready for the new school term in Sept, so at last we can move forward with some proper help that is needed specifically for him.  Again, any advice welcome. 

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  • Hi...Aspergers is Aspergers, and although your son's symptoms may be mild, it doesn't change his condition!

    my 10 year old daughter was diagnosed a year ago.  Her biggest issues are concentration and organisation.  If the classroom is too light/hot/noisy it is really hard for her to work.   She was diagnosed by a private clinical psychologist who came into school and met with Form teacher/SENCO and other staff to talk through useful classroom strategies for her.  As she is a fidgeted, she has permission to have a 'fidget toy' to play with to ease her anxieties.  The hardest area is obviously in the playground which is not as carefully structured or supervised as the classroom environment.  All teacher in the school are aware she has AS and she has been givenpermission to come into the building at break times if she needs to get away from the playground.  She does like to feel in control and is very sweet with younger children so she has been given duties as a 'helper' with the Reception childrplaytime real time each week.

    For her, she doesn't want to be seen to be treated differently, but obviously does need special strategies.  It would be worthwhile discussing these practical steps with your school SENCO as well as an IEP for the classroom.

    As hersymptoms often appear mild at school (home is where she can really let loose!) it is difficult for teachers to recognise and remember her daily struggle to function in the school environment.  This is possibly similar for your son so regular contact with the form teacher/SENCO is advisable, even if it is you who has to initiate.  Perhaps it is worthwhile smeeting up some regular termly meetings other than parent/teacher consultations just to keep the need for dealing with AS difficulties fresh in the mind ofstaff.  

    I am sure your son will continue to do well in school.  Communication is key...I keep reminding my daughter to talk to any teacher if ever she is worried about ANYTHING.

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  • Hi...Aspergers is Aspergers, and although your son's symptoms may be mild, it doesn't change his condition!

    my 10 year old daughter was diagnosed a year ago.  Her biggest issues are concentration and organisation.  If the classroom is too light/hot/noisy it is really hard for her to work.   She was diagnosed by a private clinical psychologist who came into school and met with Form teacher/SENCO and other staff to talk through useful classroom strategies for her.  As she is a fidgeted, she has permission to have a 'fidget toy' to play with to ease her anxieties.  The hardest area is obviously in the playground which is not as carefully structured or supervised as the classroom environment.  All teacher in the school are aware she has AS and she has been givenpermission to come into the building at break times if she needs to get away from the playground.  She does like to feel in control and is very sweet with younger children so she has been given duties as a 'helper' with the Reception childrplaytime real time each week.

    For her, she doesn't want to be seen to be treated differently, but obviously does need special strategies.  It would be worthwhile discussing these practical steps with your school SENCO as well as an IEP for the classroom.

    As hersymptoms often appear mild at school (home is where she can really let loose!) it is difficult for teachers to recognise and remember her daily struggle to function in the school environment.  This is possibly similar for your son so regular contact with the form teacher/SENCO is advisable, even if it is you who has to initiate.  Perhaps it is worthwhile smeeting up some regular termly meetings other than parent/teacher consultations just to keep the need for dealing with AS difficulties fresh in the mind ofstaff.  

    I am sure your son will continue to do well in school.  Communication is key...I keep reminding my daughter to talk to any teacher if ever she is worried about ANYTHING.

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