Dad reports:
Wendy at Daily Doses brings us Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew. They didn’t all fit Tommy but each was very thought provoking and a great reminder when the child has you frazzled. I think I may print this for my refrigerator.
Dad reports:
No call from Tommy last night.
Yesterday his grandmother said that when she talked to him before the trip he told her “At least you and everyone else will have a break from me.” What a horrible thing to say! Do we make him feel unwanted? More than likely he was repeating some words overheard or spoken directly to him. It could have been any of us including the doctor.
Asperger's Disorder is a milder variant of Autistic Disorder.
... In Asperger's Disorder, individuals are characterized by social isolation and eccentric behavior in childhood.
...Clumsiness is prominent both in their articulation and gross motor behavior.
... leaves no space for age appropriate, common interests. ...
We will document our trials, tribulations, good times and efforts to give our son a normal life and perhaps help other Asperger parents in the process.