Child diagnosed with Asperger's today! Help!

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I really have nothing else to add to what everyone else has posted except that you are not alone, and you have come to the right place. Take time to process all of your emotions, and find someone that you really trust and connect with to talk through all of this,(maybe a trusted family member) because you will need to talk about it. But once you have gotten through the initial shock of all of this, you will be able to get through this.

The most important thing to realize is that you are the key to helping your son find his way in the world. It will be a journey of ups and downs, but with lots of patience and unconditional love and understanding, and knowledge of ASD's you will be OK. It is hard, but in time, you will be able to cope with this better. Just keep loving your son and try to enjoy him for who he is, and try not to worry so much. I know that is easier said than done, but your son will make progress especially since you now know what you are dealing with.

Good luck, and Welcome to WP!

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It's great news that you got a diagnosis that provides insight into understanding and helping your child. Undoubtedly you already knew that something was different and perhaps difficult, but you may not have had any any good idea how to deal with it.

My daughter was not diagnosed until age 11 and I regret that it came so late and that my own awareness of her differences took so long to develop. I'm really grateful to John Robison's book for first making me aware of AS and then for WP and all its members for explaining AS in the real world. In the end the diagnosis came as a relief and put us on a path that has been extremely helpful. My daughter is doing great. She has no friends, but she doesn't want any. She's brilliant in some ways, but can become paralyzed with fear over the simplest decisions (like whether to have chocolate or vanilla ice cream). Prior to the diagnosis it was tempting to drift into to worries over "what is wrong", but now I have some understanding the basis for what's difficult for her and can try to find a way to help her do those things or just accept that they aren't really so important after all.