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natesmom2000
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01 Apr 2008, 2:23 pm

I am a mom to my 7yr old son with Aspergers. He is an awesome kid who teaches me more and more about myself everyday. He is a terrific student and loves his video games and loves golf. He plays in the house with a playset and makes up courses around the house. Its neat to watch. He is also into webkins.

I am hoping to learn some things from this forum. I have difficulty with family and friends who just dont understand where I am coming from with my sons diagnosis because he has made such strides since early intervention. Inlaws think I am crazy, friends think he is just bossy and has only child syndrome. Socially he is ok but struggles in some areas. He functions well with lists and a big calendar in the office with everyones schedule on it.

Anyhow, that is me and my son! He is awesome and I hope to learn more about things here.

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01 Apr 2008, 2:39 pm

You will Nate's Mom! I love video games as well, I spend all my weekends playing them.

And I'm 17!

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01 Apr 2008, 3:29 pm

Hi natesmom2000 welcome to the "right" Planet

I was only diagnosed with Aspergers last year and now my older son has been, it has been a revaluation for both of us and at last so many things make sense.. we are boith happy and proud to be Asies we both wish others would listen and try and understand more...

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01 Apr 2008, 6:22 pm

Well, lets get cracking, have a seat, lay back, tell us all about it.
welcome to strange planet, where the world seems the stranger and we the common.

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01 Apr 2008, 6:35 pm

Nice to meet you, natesmom2000.

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01 Apr 2008, 8:51 pm

Welcome natesmom2000!

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01 Apr 2008, 10:30 pm

Welcome to WP!

I have 3 sons - 2 diagnosed with Asperger's and my 3rd son is probably Aspie (will seek diagnosis before he starts school).

I find my sons incredibly intelligent, creative and funny. They have taught me so much and I'm so glad I have them.

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I have difficulty with family and friends who just dont understand where I am coming from with my sons diagnosis because he has made such strides since early intervention. Inlaws think I am crazy, friends think he is just bossy and has only child syndrome.

Unfortunately this comes with parenting an Aspie. What you are describing is the norm with other Mums I have met. Lucky you've joined WP!

Helen

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02 Apr 2008, 7:54 am

Welcome to WP!

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