My younger son, Nicholas age 5, was recently diagnosed with Aspergers. He did also fit the criteria for ADHD inattetive type. His older brother has ADHD...
Mike: Wow . . . that's exactly my situation . . . I'm blonde/green eyes. My kiddos are Asian (from Korea), so they have very olive complexions with dark brown...
Dana: I don't have any ideas to offer, but wanted to welcome you and let you know you are in a wonderful group and will be sure to get lots of good advice to...
Mike: Wow, the tears welled up reading this. It is like your grandfather and my Dad are of one soul! I have to try harder to hear the different love...
That is so true! My Mom talks often about how my Aunt thought my Grandfather was a very unloving man, but it was really that she didn't see the way he loved....
That's a great idea Barb! I just saw on a scrapbooking message board that someone who has a birthday on Dec. 29 they take all the Xmas decorations off the tree...
LOL! That's how it is on my DH's side. He towers over all of them and doesn't look like any of them. I tease him about being the mailman's kid. He always looks...
Thanks Barb! I appreciate the welcome, support and any ideas. Dana __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo!...
Dana Usually for the self stimulating behaviors the route usually taken is to set up a sensory diet in order to avoid the stims from needing to be done. This ...
Cathy that is fantastic. It does seem that when it starts to fall into place it all really does. I remember that with my son too when we finally got everything...
Hi Dana, Aspergers is a little different than ADD, even though it too is in what the psych community calls the autism spectrum.The road you are on is the same...
First of all thanks to everyone who helped me through this...it stinks. So the social worker came today questioned us all - found nothing but a full refridge,...
Thanks for the weather update, Barb, I guess I know what to look forward to, being in NH! We've had 60 degree weather the last two days...very uncommon for...
Dana, My son doesn't have Aspergers, but he has several traits of it. One of the things the school has just added is social skills therapy in the classroom...
Jen, that's not mean, I know exactly what you're saying. While I hate to see my babies sick, it is nice that they will just let you hold and cuddle them when...
Hi I live in Florida and I am also a member of thespectrumfovoluisacounty@... this group has alot of info on aspergers ,autism,and adhd as well.My son is...
Thanks so much!! I am very excited, and definitely scared as well!! But with the support of my friends, family, and even this group, it is a whole lot easier!!...
I totally agree. He even said, said hey to the boy today. And said I will be out later. I told him no that he was busy and had to do his home work. I just...
What do you think of antidepressants (welbutrin) for ADHD instead of the stimulant medications? My son has had limited succuss on various stimulants and quite...
Shelly, Do not lie to your son about what is going on. I had a hysterectomy three years ago and my son with ADHD was and is still very concerned with me and my...
I think this is probably the truth of the matter!!! I do try to keep up, but WOW!! So far, we are still in the phase that I am the "SMARTEST"!! But I do see...
Well, nothing is more sure in this adventure we call life with children, those with and without added medical conditions, than nothing is for sure! lol I...
Hi everyone, I know people have posted bits here and there about meds, but I was hoping you wouldn't mind telling me one more time. My son was just put on...
So this morning we turned off the tv at breakfast time and he actually sat and ate his breakfast. It was so nice to actually be done getting ready BEFORE the...
Dear Cathy, I am so happy for you. I know how that can feel spinning your wheels. We still are searching for help here and there but, as I mentioned before,...
Diane: WOO HOO! You have passed the major hurdle! And you are still among the living and SANE! Good for you. As for that Dr . . . I would certainly run...
Well, we were luckier than what was predicted. It was supposed to start snowing on Thursday night. But, it just snowed a little bit in the overnight hours....
Jen: You'll do fine!!! Positive attitude, girl!!! LOL We need caring people in the profession of nursing! Too many people out there (in general) DON'T care...
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