Re: Recent diagnosis of Aspergers/ADHD in 5 yr old

[Guest guest]

We were in NJ when my son received his dx between K and 1st, and we had no

problems getting him an IEP with the speech and social skills he needed because

we had a report and an official dx of mild Aspergers from the developmental

pediatrician. I've had friends with kids who have jst ADHD and they had a lot

more problems, but I think anything on the Autism spectrum is pretty much a no

brainer.

FYI, I was so happy when my son finally got a diagnosis - all those disparate

quirks made sense in the context of Aspergers.

Good luck - I know that others are not as fortunate as I was in getting an IEP

so easily. the school system has to provide the same education regardless of a

childs condition, and if he needs speech or for the teacher to give him a

minute warning prior to a transition, then hey, that makes life easier for

everyone, including the teacher! Plus, it's the law. The only thing an

underfunded school system hates more than providing services it says they can't

pay for, is a nice big fat lawsuit!

Laurel

>

> Hello,

> Recently had my 5 year old son diagnosed with Aspergers, and it definitely

explains a lot of his " quirks. " He was also diagnosed with ADHD, and is

definitely on the hyper side. He is on Tenex for the ADHD, which has already

helped a lot in calming him down.

>

> Currently, my son is in preschool, going to start kindergarten in the fall,

and I'm working with an agency to get him " on the radar " - so to speak - for

getting an IEP.

>

> Questions for others who have been in this situation:

>

> We are in the Orlando area (Orange county) - anyone have any experience with

this school system?

> His Aspergers is on the mild side. I know that the school system has their own

qualifications for services, so how much am I going to have to fight to get the

services for him?

> I am working with CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) and they

seem super so far. Anyone have any experience in how they are to work with and

how much help they can actually give?

>

> Any other info would be greatly appreciated.

>

> Thanks,

> Kim

>

[Guest guest]

I'm not sure of your specific school district's policies, but I have been a

teacher in both Illinois and Minnesota and every school I taught at welcomed in

outside advocates to get another perspective and quite possibly insight to

things they don't yet see at school. If CARD is willing and the school is

receptive I would ask to have a CARD rep who knows your son's case at the IEP

meeting or any meetings leading up to it since it is a sometimes confusing

process to get an IEP going. Also, schools usually step up pretty quickly if

they know someone from an outside agency is working with you. Hope that helps.

>

> Hello,

> Recently had my 5 year old son diagnosed with Aspergers, and it definitely

explains a lot of his " quirks. " He was also diagnosed with ADHD, and is

definitely on the hyper side. He is on Tenex for the ADHD, which has already

helped a lot in calming him down.

>

> Currently, my son is in preschool, going to start kindergarten in the fall,

and I'm working with an agency to get him " on the radar " - so to speak - for

getting an IEP.

>

> Questions for others who have been in this situation:

>

> We are in the Orlando area (Orange county) - anyone have any experience with

this school system?

> His Aspergers is on the mild side. I know that the school system has their own

qualifications for services, so how much am I going to have to fight to get the

services for him?

> I am working with CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) and they

seem super so far. Anyone have any experience in how they are to work with and

how much help they can actually give?

>

> Any other info would be greatly appreciated.

>

> Thanks,

> Kim

>

[Guest guest]

P.S. You want to try having a set daily routine and see if your

husband can follow it. This will also be important if you are

not home. I can't imagine though a child not being affected

by the absense of the primary care taker. Start gradually now

having your husband share in the duties and assess how it goes.

Pam

>

> Hello,

> Recently had my 5 year old son diagnosed with Aspergers, and it definitely

explains a lot of his " quirks. " He was also diagnosed with ADHD, and is

definitely on the hyper side. He is on Tenex for the ADHD, which has already

helped a lot in calming him down.

>

> Currently, my son is in preschool, going to start kindergarten in the fall,

and I'm working with an agency to get him " on the radar " - so to speak - for

getting an IEP.

>

> Questions for others who have been in this situation:

>

> We are in the Orlando area (Orange county) - anyone have any experience with

this school system?

> His Aspergers is on the mild side. I know that the school system has their own

qualifications for services, so how much am I going to have to fight to get the

services for him?

> I am working with CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) and they

seem super so far. Anyone have any experience in how they are to work with and

how much help they can actually give?

>

> Any other info would be greatly appreciated.

>

> Thanks,

> Kim

>