Re: Sharon/ and Aspergers Syndrome

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had "problems" when she was a baby. She would get upset and slap at her mom and dad when she was overstimulated or excited. As she got a little older she would have 'meltdowns' where she would cry uncontrollably, scream, yell out odd things... stuff like that. She was dxed at age 6 by the Melmed Center (well known center in sdale). She was on medication for a few years but no longer needs it. What we saw in her when she was small was she couldn't look people in the eye and would often focus on something over the person's shoulder instead of their eyes. She didn't "get" social situations and was frightened around strangers. Exciting situations were overwhelming for her and she would act up, cry, hide, yell out... things like that.

She wouldn't talk to people outside the family. She rode the bus for a year before she spoke to the bus aide. The aide said she thought couldn't talk:) She was easily overstimulated by bright lights, noise and crowds. Are you still thinking your grandson may have Aspergers? Aspergers Syndrome is one of the Pervasive Development Disorders. Check with the Early Intervention Program. I believe all states have that program. You are in Washington State, right? Here's a link: http://del.wa.gov/development/esit/Default.aspx Here are a couple of good informational sites:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aspergers-syndrome/DS00551/DSECTION=symptomshttp://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/tc/aspergers-syndrome-symptomshttp://aspergerssymptoms.net/ is a wonderful girl, but is sometimes a challenge. She will be 15 in February. One of the hallmarks of Aspergers Syndrome is a focus on one or several subjects. is focused on animals. She is especially in tune with the poultry and the barn cats. She will tell us what the animals are thinking and how they feel. She has a great deal of empathy for animals but is limited on empathy for people. Odd, huh? She has friends and cares deeply about

them. She is helpful to me most of the time. I think that is pretty normal behavior for any 14 year old girl though.Let me know if any of my rambling helped or brought up more questions.love you SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Fri, January 21, 2011 12:50:49 PMSubject: Sharon/ Re: Robbin

What does the weighted vest do for the child? Also, how old was when she was dx'ed with Aspergers, and when did you see signs of it before the dx? How old then? [if I asked this before, I can't remember, sorry]

Hugs, Jackie

Subject: Re: RobbinTo: MSersLife Date: Friday, January 21, 2011, 11:24 AM

A weighted vest is often used for children with sensory issues and that is accepted and usual. hugs

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

 

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Maybe she knows that humans are in many ways, inferior to animals. What I mean by that is that animals can't let you down. They listen to you and can even be empathetic. Maybe that's why she is more attuned to animals than people. Just some thoughts....I think it's neat that she 'understands' your critters. Maybe SHE should see this Temple Grandin movie? They certainly can relate to one another.Sorry to be blabbering on...love ,KateTo:

MSersLife Sent: Fri, January 21, 2011 6:24:47 PMSubject: Re: Sharon/ and Aspergers Syndrome

had "problems" when she was a baby. She would get upset and slap at her mom and dad when she was overstimulated or excited. As she got a little older she would have 'meltdowns' where she would cry uncontrollably, scream, yell out odd things... stuff like that. She was dxed at age 6 by the Melmed Center (well known center in sdale). She was on medication for a few years but no longer needs it. What we saw in her when she was small was she couldn't look people in the eye and would often focus on something over the person's shoulder instead of their eyes. She didn't "get" social situations and was frightened around strangers. Exciting situations were overwhelming for her and she would act up, cry, hide, yell out... things like that.

She wouldn't talk to people outside the family. She rode the bus for a year before she spoke to the bus aide. The aide said she thought couldn't talk:) She was easily overstimulated by bright lights, noise and crowds. Are you still thinking your grandson may have Aspergers? Aspergers Syndrome is one of the Pervasive Development Disorders. Check with the Early Intervention Program. I believe all states have that program. You are in Washington State, right? Here's a link: http://del.wa.gov/development/esit/Default.aspx Here are a couple of good informational sites:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aspergers-syndrome/DS00551/DSECTION=symptomshttp://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/tc/aspergers-syndrome-symptomshttp://aspergerssymptoms.net/ is a wonderful girl, but is sometimes a challenge. She will be 15 in February. One of the hallmarks of Aspergers Syndrome is a focus on one or several subjects. is focused on animals. She is especially in tune with the poultry and the barn cats. She will tell us what the animals are thinking and how they feel. She has a great deal of empathy for animals but is limited on empathy for people. Odd, huh? She has

friends and cares deeply about

them. She is helpful to me most of the time. I think that is pretty normal behavior for any 14 year old girl though.Let me know if any of my rambling helped or brought up more questions.love you SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Fri, January 21, 2011 12:50:49 PMSubject: Sharon/ Re: Robbin

What does the weighted vest do for the child? Also, how old was when she was dx'ed with Aspergers, and when did you see signs of it before the dx? How old then? [if I asked this before, I can't remember, sorry]

Hugs, Jackie

Subject: Re: RobbinTo: MSersLife Date: Friday, January 21, 2011, 11:24 AM

A weighted vest is often used for children with sensory issues and that is accepted and usual. hugs

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

 

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I would like for her to see the movie. For some reason, I thought it was only on HBO. I'll have my son look for it at the Red Box or Blockbuster movie rental kiosk. SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Fri, January 21, 2011 4:57:08 PMSubject: Re: Re: Sharon/ and Aspergers Syndrome

Maybe she knows that humans are in many ways, inferior to animals. What I mean by that is that animals can't let you down. They listen to you and can even be empathetic. Maybe that's why she is more attuned to animals than people. Just some thoughts....I think it's neat that she 'understands' your critters. Maybe SHE should see this Temple Grandin movie? They certainly can relate to one another.Sorry to be blabbering on...love ,KateTo:

MSersLife Sent: Fri, January 21, 2011 6:24:47 PMSubject: Re: Sharon/ and Aspergers Syndrome

had "problems" when she was a baby. She would get upset and slap at her mom and dad when she was overstimulated or excited. As she got a little older she would have 'meltdowns' where she would cry uncontrollably, scream, yell out odd things... stuff like that. She was dxed at age 6 by the Melmed Center (well known center in sdale). She was on medication for a few years but no longer needs it. What we saw in her when she was small was she couldn't look people in the eye and would often focus on something over the person's shoulder instead of their eyes. She didn't "get" social situations and was frightened around strangers. Exciting situations were overwhelming for her and she would act up, cry, hide, yell out... things like that.

She wouldn't talk to people outside the family. She rode the bus for a year before she spoke to the bus aide. The aide said she thought couldn't talk:) She was easily overstimulated by bright lights, noise and crowds. Are you still thinking your grandson may have Aspergers? Aspergers Syndrome is one of the Pervasive Development Disorders. Check with the Early Intervention Program. I believe all states have that program. You are in Washington State, right? Here's a link: http://del.wa.gov/development/esit/Default.aspx Here are a couple of good informational sites:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aspergers-syndrome/DS00551/DSECTION=symptomshttp://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/tc/aspergers-syndrome-symptomshttp://aspergerssymptoms.net/ is a wonderful girl, but is sometimes a challenge. She will be 15 in February. One of the hallmarks of Aspergers Syndrome is a focus on one or several subjects. is focused on animals. She is especially in tune with the poultry and the barn cats. She will tell us what the animals are thinking and how they feel. She has a great deal of empathy for animals but is limited on empathy for

people. Odd, huh? She has

friends and cares deeply about

them. She is helpful to me most of the time. I think that is pretty normal behavior for any 14 year old girl though.Let me know if any of my rambling helped or brought up more questions.love you SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Fri, January 21, 2011 12:50:49 PMSubject: Sharon/ Re: Robbin

What does the weighted vest do for the child? Also, how old was when she was dx'ed with Aspergers, and when did you see signs of it before the dx? How old then? [if I asked this before, I can't remember, sorry]

Hugs, Jackie

Subject: Re: RobbinTo: MSersLife Date: Friday, January 21, 2011, 11:24 AM

A weighted vest is often used for children with sensory issues and that is accepted and usual. hugs

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

 

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Christian has been a difficult baby from day 1. He still isn't on any kind of sleep schedule and will keep going until he gets so cranky he gets combative. He also won't sleep in his bed at night, and sleeps with mama. He climbs and gets into everything, and no matter how many times he is told no, he screams and throws a fit, and those are getting worse. Terrible 2's? Not if they have been going on since birth when he would arch his back if he got mad about something he didn't want done to him, like a diaper change. He still isn't talking but a few words, and won't go to anyone hardly but his parents. Its rare if he lets me hold him at all. He was one that didn't crawl either. I think his dad has Aspergers but he probably wasn't dx'ed with it, and I don't know if it can be passed down. He does suffer from anxiety disorders, and can't be

around large groups of people. In fact he can't stay at the table and socialize after eating. He has to be on the move or doing something all the time. Christian is a sweet sweet baby as long as he gets what he wants. If I tell him no, he will run to mama and hide his face and then start crying. He actually does that with anyone else too who stops him. His dad doesn't want to quench his will and thinks if he's not allowed to explore and do what he wants it will damage him. So unless he is bothering daddy he can do whatever he wants. But, its the lack of talking that worriesme, and he does have a fixation for pushing buttons. But its always buttons that he shouldn't be pushing, tv, vcr, telephone etc. Oh, and his dad refuses to have any psychological testing done on Christian because he had all that stuff done to him when he was growing up and had bad experiences. The scary part is when you tell Christian to stop he won't. He ran across a busy

street because my daughter couldn't run as fast as him and she kept yelling at him to stop but he kept going until he got to the other side. He's gotten into cupboards and eaten cleanser, and its a wonder he hasn't poisoned himself. The sad part is my daughter is genuinely a very good mother but she has FM, and she is very overweight and she has to do everything as her husband won't help out at all. Grrr, don't get me started on him..........!!

So she is overly tired, and if Christian won't sleep then she doesn't get to sleep, and she has always been one that needed sleep to keep her alert.

s sensitivity to animals sounds similiar to Temples. She lived on a ranch with her Aunt and Uncle and thats where she learned to observe the animals and understand how they thought. But when it came to people she was curious but didn't show emotion towards them. I think its a fascinating study of how the brain works, and what areas are in control of our thinking processes.

I was in Wa., but I'm in Oregon now. :-( [10 yrs?]

Hugs, Jackie

Subject: Re: RobbinTo: MSersLife Date: Friday, January 21, 2011, 11:24 AM

A weighted vest is often used for children with sensory issues and that is accepted and usual. hugs

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.