After years of head banging and lots of moaning and attending numerous meetings my son was finally diagnosed with Asperger's. I've been asking for help since my son was eight years old not really knowing what was wrong but having numerous difficulties. It wasn't till DS
started secondary school and a suggestion from a friend that 'could it be Asperger's syndrome' things really started moving. I really never thought that his behaviour could be down to that fact.To me he is my son, he is my first born so I had nothing to compare just thought I had a difficult child. What a difference my approach is to him now...all those years of telling off and not understanding why he didn't learn or 'get it' drove myself nuts over the years , now I know why he is the way he is and yes I feel guilty if only I had known I could of done more from the start. He is a lovely boy and I love him to bits....and although he is different I wouldn't have him any other way! and to be honest he can't see what all the fuss is about and is happy being him!
I do still have tough times but my attitude has changed greatly and its made all our lives easier.....so at last we can get the help we need and I can nurture my son best suited to him. Just wanted to share that with everyone!!!! Must admit i was a little sad but it was only a glimpsing thought.