Re:Heart breaking, I met a undiagnosed, never treated asperge

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When my son was dx with mild Asp., I did research, and come to find out, my

sister, who is now 44, was an undiagnosed Aspie. Back in the 70's, she was just

considered shy. My mom burst into tears when her 3rd grade teacher said at a

conference " What's wrong with your daughter? " and mom cried " I just don't know " .

I'm thankful for the evolution of all these diagnosis because now the issues can

be addressed.

Happy news... my sister really pulled herself up by the bootstraps, made

friends with people who could help her with those awkward social situations, is

a successful nursing professor and married a wonderful man (who is also an

undiagnosed Aspie.) I guess they just find each other!

Laurel

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> > > Hi everyone,

> > > I think my 5 and 1/2 year old daughter may have Asperger's.  it's been

very difficult to get an accurate diagnosis and often I get dismissed as an

overly concerned mother.

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> > > My daughter has issues with social interactions, motor delays, reciprocal

language problems, anxiety, severe angry outbursts, and difficulty with change.

 However, most people view her as having behavioral problems and my husband

will refer to it as being " bratty " .

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> > > I feel so frustrated because the school took away all her services at 5

years old so I held her back from kindergarten and kept her in preschool.

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> > > I am worried about her starting kindergarten in the fall.  I think they

will put her in an inclusion class but I think I need to get her a diagnosis

also.

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> > > She is on a very restricted diet due to GI issues and that really bothers

her and makes her feel different from the other kids.  This adds to the social

problems.

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> > > Can anyone relate to this?

> > > Would really appreciate feedback!

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