Our son is 39, so we can see how the problem has faired thru the years. If
the diagnosis is accurate then you have a long endless road to travel on.
Most things by him get learned by rote, but even so, each individual has
variables within the described perimeters. Punishments do not turn into
learning tools, not that you shouldn't, but the results seldom cause any
change in behavior for more than a few days. Wish you well
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From: "kevinandheatherjohnson" <chicflix@...>
To: <AIPL@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 11:07 AM
Subject: [AIPL] New member here


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> My name is Heather. I am thankful for groups like these! I have a 6
> year old son with AS. The road to this diagnosis was a very tough
> one...over the last couple of years especially. We received the
> diagnosis in Feb this year. I am actually thankful for the
> diagnosis, because now I can put a "label" on his behavior. I have
> felt guilty and like a bad parent. I have felt that I have been
> grasping at straws and reaching out to anyone who would help. I have
> received many different diagnosis from therpaists, etc that
> suggested ODD, ADD, ADHD and the like. I have always rejected them,
> because my little guy is not truly any one of these things at all
> times. (And sometimes not at all).
> I am blessed for many reasons:
> 1.TERRIFIC IEP team!! I challenge them regularly and they always
> appreciate that, actually!
> 2.I live 11 miles from the TEACCH center in Chapel Hill, NC-we just
> had the full eval and we are IN!
> 3. My son has attended a classroom for AS (and similar disabilities)
> children about 3 miles from the TEACCH center. There are 5 children
> in the class and two teachers.
> So, now all I need is a little support from my AS parent-friends. I
> am told by TEACCH that I cannot take priveleges away from
> or "punish" my boy. This is just unbelievable to most (including my
> husband and his g-pa).
> I can be helpful also, because I am quite the advocate for my son in
> regard to the school system. I have had many a challenge with our
> school Superintendant and am very familiar with working with the
> Dept of Public Instruction.
> Thanks very much for allowing me to introduce myself.
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