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aspergers syndrome

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cac04 · 20/07/2009 22:38

Hello! My son, aged 4, has just been referred for assessment for aspergers syndrome. Am quite freaked out by it all and really very worried. Has anyone been through this assessment and can you let me know what to look out for? Thank you! xx

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hereidrawtheline · 20/07/2009 22:39

hi there. Loads of us have been through it. Post on the special needs: children board and you will find a wealth of helpful info. The ladies there are very lovely and happy to help when they can.

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cac04 · 20/07/2009 22:41

thank you! can i ask a silly question? is the special needs:children board on this website? Ta!xx

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kaz33 · 20/07/2009 22:43

Yes go to topics at the top of the page and search for special needs

hereidrawtheline · 20/07/2009 22:44

dont worry. are you a newish MNer?

here are the talk topics

this is SN topic - it will be a godsend for you

If I can help at all please just ask.

cat64 · 20/07/2009 22:44

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cac04 · 20/07/2009 22:47

Yes, just joined MN as i feel i need some support with my son. I gather you've been through it a bit yourself - ta for getting back to me! Will go see the SN topic for myself now! xx

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hereidrawtheline · 20/07/2009 22:47

wtf I just realised all the other posters on this thread have 3 letters then 2 numbers as their name??? have I missed something?

cat64 · 20/07/2009 23:30

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Goblinchild · 21/07/2009 07:06

I posted a list a while back of 'Some indicators of AS' You could have a search and see if it helps.

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cac04 · 21/07/2009 07:36

Thank you Goblinchild, but can't find it. Can you remember when you posted it? Sorry! xx

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LeonieSoSleepy · 21/07/2009 07:55

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penkat · 22/07/2009 09:56

Just clicked on to this thread. Can I recommend a book called Asperger's Syndrome - A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood. I found it really helpful.

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cac04 · 22/07/2009 19:14

Thank you pencat! Will see if I can get hold of it. xx

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Goblinchild · 22/07/2009 20:28

Found my thread cac04
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/special_needs/776960-Possible-symptoms-of-Asperger-39-s-Syndrome
Hope that link work, not good at this computerstuff.

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cac04 · 22/07/2009 21:24

Thank you so much Goblindchild! My son has most of those characteristics, not all, but as you responded in a later email, one child with AS can be completely different to another. Hope your boy is doing well! xx

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Goblinchild · 22/07/2009 21:54

My boy is doing beautifully thank you, just finished Y9 and about to launch into preparation for GCSEs.
He's good fun too, and a lot easier to manage than when he was 10.

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