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I've been reading this site for about a week and I thought I'd introduce myself. I have a 4-year-old boy who has recently been diagnosed with Asperger's. For awhile we were unclear about whether he really had some diagnosis or if he was just going through regular 4-year-old challenges. After a very difficult few weeks this summer and reading this site, I'm convinced that it's some of both. He just thinks and processes differently and reading your stories helps me understand what is going on. Many of our attempts at discipline have been ineffective, but we're learning.

Currently we have him in a structured pre-school through the county 2 days per week. We were going to transition to our local pre-K this fall, but right now that's not looking like a good idea. After reading some of your stories, I feel lucky that we have received the support we have already. We are also going to do a sensory profile and get some sensory integration therapy sessions. An occupational therapist at school showed us how to brush him last week and he loves it, so that could be helpful.

We also have a 2-year-old daughter and she appears to be NT, but who knows. My son was a late talker, but otherwise seemed pretty normal at her age. He adores his sister and they play constantly (maybe because they're at about the same level socially ). Current favorites for both of them are Thomas trains, legos, playing in a big dirt pile outside, and water play. My son is particularly good at building complex structures and doing puzzles. He asks a zillion questions and we do our best to give answers that will keep the conversation going.

I really like reading here because there are so many Aspies on here who are willing to share their experiences. I want to help my son to get along in the world, but I don't want to change who he is or make him think it's not ok to be different. This site really helps me understand where he might be coming from. Thanks for listening!

Mo

Welcome to WP!

Tim

Welcome to WP! I grew up in Washington and we used to vacation on the Oregon coast. Very beautiful.

Music to my ears!
Welcome Mommamo .

Discipline is a real challenge for parents of Aspies - a matter of trial and error really, and being as creative as possible. Different things work for different children. My little Aspie family members respond really well to being ignored. If they won't stop doing something when I tell them, I say "Okay, I'm not going to talk to you anymore until you stop", then I turn my back and walk away. They hate it, and stop what they're doing immediately .

Welcom, Mommamo, hope your journey is a good one. Come here when you need help and understanding, it can be hatd to find in the "real world".

welcome !

Thanks for your post. I was getting a little frustrated doing some research on the internet. I don't think I have any Aspie moms reading my blog so I decided to visit here and I came across your post. I have a 4yo who was diagnosed with AS on June 29th. He has been to OT for sensory therapy since January and has stopped that because of insurance reasons. He also started speech in March, but again has stopped for the same reasons. THEN we get a diagnosis after we stopped. We are currently trying to enroll in the county school program and are waiting to hear if he gets accepted. Although I feel like I know a great deal about AS (and we have also discovered that Dad has it too), I know very little about the difference between AS and Autism. My last post on my blog,
Find Out What Jen Finds, reads:

We also have a 2yo who appears to be a pretty strong-willed NT with some OCD tendencies (my fault ). So I hope maybe someone can give me some insight? I'm pretty overwhelmed by the double discovery. I feel like I'm in this alone because my hub cannot help until I tell him what to do, and I don't know what to tell him. And the elders in our family don't "get it." Honestly I don't think they even read my blog which was originally for them to understand the syndrome, but has turn into a therapy outlet for me. So really any support is appreciated...