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Concerned about 7 yo son, what do I do?

Muminmama

Hello. This is my first time here. I wonder if someone has some experience that might be able to help me. I am increasingly concerned about our son and feel that he may have an AS disorder, I suppose I am talking about Asperger's. I don't really know whom to turn to for help. Should I go to the GP? Should I take my son? Perhaps the answers are obvious to you but I'd be grateful for any help, as I am not sure where to start. 

He has always been very good at reading, maths, etc., but his handwriting is still barely legible and his fine motor skills are not that good. He will never answer a question about an emotional matter. He can't get the hang of not interrupting - he simply doesn't seem to register that anyone else is talking. He likes to give a long monologue on his favourite subjects and doesn't really care whether anyone is listening or not. And he flaps his hands a lot when he is excited. He doesn't have any close friends. 

I am thinking that we need some help, particularly as I am becoming really impatient with him recently. I find him very hard to deal with sometimes. I could do with some help and support. 

Thanks for listening. 

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  • @Evelyn.

    I'm not aware of any more recent conclusive evidence either way.  However, from reading the experiences of other autistic people, it does seem that gastro-intestinal problems might be more prevalent among autistic people.  Having GI problems on top of autism could very well make a person more tired and run-down, which could reduce their tolerance to stressful situations, and lead to more melt-downs etc.

    Whether this is caused directly by autism is very uncertain, as other co-morbid conditions are very common for autistic people.  And there are other factors that might come into play, too.  For example, when I was little, I often did not chew my food properly, and I also found it very difficult to tell whether my internal "gurgles" were because I was ill, or just very hungry.

    What I would suggest in such a case, is to talk to your GP about seeing a qualified nutritionist.  They would be able to do tests to see if there are any deficiences due to nutrients not being absorbed properly, and could advise whether there are any supplements or dietary changes that would be beneficial.

    Some supplements are potentially harmful if over-dosed, and there is a lot of misinformation put about by people trying to take people's money for "magic cures" - so it is wise to be cautious.

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  • @Evelyn.

    I'm not aware of any more recent conclusive evidence either way.  However, from reading the experiences of other autistic people, it does seem that gastro-intestinal problems might be more prevalent among autistic people.  Having GI problems on top of autism could very well make a person more tired and run-down, which could reduce their tolerance to stressful situations, and lead to more melt-downs etc.

    Whether this is caused directly by autism is very uncertain, as other co-morbid conditions are very common for autistic people.  And there are other factors that might come into play, too.  For example, when I was little, I often did not chew my food properly, and I also found it very difficult to tell whether my internal "gurgles" were because I was ill, or just very hungry.

    What I would suggest in such a case, is to talk to your GP about seeing a qualified nutritionist.  They would be able to do tests to see if there are any deficiences due to nutrients not being absorbed properly, and could advise whether there are any supplements or dietary changes that would be beneficial.

    Some supplements are potentially harmful if over-dosed, and there is a lot of misinformation put about by people trying to take people's money for "magic cures" - so it is wise to be cautious.

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