Dad reports:
Tommy’s bus was really late today. It was honking the horn as it came down the street. I told Tommy “your bus is running late you need to hurry” so he got to the front door, opened it, then stood in the doorway bending his thumb backward on the door frame and staring at it intently with his back to the bus and making no attempt to move toward the bus.
Dad reports this morning:
I just woke Tommy and asked “how are you feeling?” to which he replied “pretty good.” Let’s see how that changes as I prompt him to get ready for school.
I can’t tell sometimes if Tommy is just trying to see how much he can get away with or if he really enjoys a good power struggle. His latest thing in the mornings is to ask me to bring his clothes to him. His mother lays out all the kids clothing the night before but I believe like his younger sister and younger brother he can get up and get his own clothes.
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.