Re: OFF topic... My child now in special ed. --mention of autisim

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Debra, I feel for you. My Daughter was diagnosed with

Aspergers Syndrome which falls under the Autism

spectum. She is 10 yrs. old and her problem affects

her socially. She is an A student and is beyond where

she should be in education. Her problems are all

social with anger issues and inapropriate behavior.

Took a long time to get diagnosed and if you need any

support I am here because I have been down that road.

Take care

in NY

--- debra van ness wrote:

> Ok, My little boy who is 5 has been tested by the

> school system. I appreciate everything they are

> doing. I just will have to do some research on

> exactly what KINDS of autism exists. He does not

> fit the traditional profile as portrayed in the

> movie " Rain Man " .

>

> IF THERE IS ANYONE HERE WITH knowledge or

> education on special ed, please kind of help me

> understand. He DOES interact. He DOES show

> emotion. He does not understand instructions for

> much of anything and is behind in language and

> communication skills.

>

> They say he " falls under the umbrella of Autism " .

> I am not disputing it, merely trying to understand.

>

>

> They also say he should be eligible for SSI and

> Medicaid. I need to apply for it. Not sure how

> much documentation I will need.

>

> Thanks,

> Debra V.

>

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