OK, so what do i do now?

[TheLadyEvenstar]

Got DX of aspergers today for DS1.

I knew what the answer was going to be but when they told me I wanted to cry. DS1 was in the room when they told us and he looked almost relieved - if thats possible.

So what happens now?

How do I learn to deal with him differently?

How do I help him relax and sleep better

I have so many questions

Aw, I'm not surprised you wanted to cry

I DID cry when ds1 got his dx, and it wasn't exactly a shock!

it just makes it so much more permanent and real.

I recommend the Earlybird course, run by the NAS - dh and I did it together and it has been so so useful (even though I have a chip on my shoulder and thought it would be no use )

also read the book on Aspergers by Tony Attwood

and be nice to yourself, it's still a kick in the guts even if you are expecting it.

NAS site. They have workshops and local support groups.

Wow!!

I am glad you have got through the assessment process and can move forward with your Ds,
Would also recommend the Tony Attwood book.

And come on here for great advice from the experts.

Good luck

Freaks, Geeks, and Aspergers by Luke someone-I-can't-remember-the-boy's-name-sorry is also good. Luke thingy has AS, and it talks a lot about how he felt etc.

Jackson

that's the one, thank you

Thankyou,

I was given a book which I do need to read.

It has been a very long day so I won't be tackling it today.