My 4 year old son, Chayce, was recently diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. For those of you unfamiliar, it is a form of Autism. See: http://www.aspergers.com/aspclin.htm
This has been a challenging time for us as a family. The fact that Chris doesn't think that anything is wrong is a big problem for me. I think if he accepts the diagnosis then he will have to take a closer look at himself and I think that scares him. I believe, and I could be wrong, that he (Chris) has Asperger's as well. The fact that he has adapted and adjusted in life so well, gives me such high hopes for our little boy. He's a brilliant child and I know he will lead a successful productive life.
My heart goes out to you Jerie. My best friend has a son with Aspergers. His is pretty severe, but even so, he is an awesome kid with a very bright future. Chayce will be successful because he has you in his corner. I'm sorry Chris is struggling with it. My 13 yr old son has ADD and I suspect Aspergers, but I haven't pursued a diagnosis. My husband had a fit when the ADD was diagnosed, refusing to medicate, assuming that Jordan would become a "zombie". He's still opposed to the meds, but he's getting over the sterotypes associated with it. Thanks for sharing this with us. I look forward to reading more!
ReplyDeleteHearing the diagnosis can be hard (my son has PDD-NOS). I remember the adjustment (and continued adjustments)I have gone through based on how I perceived my son's childhood and future would be like.
ReplyDeleteYou are being the best mom you can be and that is what matters most (which I know, you already know).
Von
I think everyone has their challenges. We all just love our kids with everything in our being and that's what will help them most of all in the end. I do appreciate the words of encouragement.
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