Moms of Aspies

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Comment by Karrie on November 18, 2008 at 5:45am

Thanks, geekmom!! :)

Comment by SuperADDmom on November 12, 2008 at 5:45pm

Hi, thought I'd throw my intro into the ring. (unless I already did, and I'm so stressed out these days I've forgotten that I did LOL)

My 8 years old daughter has PDD NOS...preliminary DX from Ped. we are currently attening testing session at a phycology clinic at one of Canada's top teaching hospitals. So in a few weeks I'll have a more indepth dx of what all her areas of "weakness" are.

She showing traits of ODD, OCD ( need to be right, make everyone follow what she perceives the rules to be, temper tantrums when wrong, cannot apologize for wrongs to others, hordes recyclables) ADHD, Auditory Sensory Dysfunction, and over all Sensory issues. ( and I'm HOPING beyond hope there is NOT any lifelong narcissism and that it's just kid stuff, and will go away with growing and some maturing.)

She's a blessing in my life, my first child, and she made me a mother when I thought I'd never be one after years of miscarriages and infertility with my first husband. She is our miracle child of me and my 2nd husband of 10 years, and and a handful most days.

She creates much turmoil in the family at times, and I feel terrible that some days I just wish she'd sleep an extra hour in the morning, so I could have some peace and quiet. from the moment she wakes up until the moment she goes to sleep, unless she's veggin in front of the TV and not being "bothered" by her 3 year old brother's presence in the room, she's whining and crying and yelling and demanding stuff. she doesn't like being bother ( the autistic side of her I guess) BUT when it's on her terms ( and at the worst chosen time on her part) she is so clingy and affectionate she ends up being pushed away for over doing it.

I homeschool her, so she is with me 24/7/365. as a result of her hoomeschooling and having one on one attention unlike in shcool where she'd be distracted and a distraction to the rest of the class, at home she is doing very well for her grade 3 level. she does grade 6 social studies out of pure interest on her own, she loves and excels in science, and can read at a grade 5 level. but she has the social graces of a 4 year old, and then temper tantrums of a 2 year old when she's tired, or hungry, or frustrated or nervous etc.

Wondering how I'll feel when we get the evaluation, since I'm her school and her parent. the dr seemed to be homeschooling friendly, so I'm hoping they don;t do something foolish and say she needs to go to school, because I know she will never excel in the school system we have here. "normal" kids can barley pass with the ability to read here, and the special ed department suck with lack of funding.

Comment by geekmom on November 12, 2008 at 4:35pm

{{hugs}} Karrie, I think I can understand what you are going through. I felt so depressed when I got the reports on my two (diagnosed within a few mos of each other, no less!). It's not like I thought things were hopeless but there's something about seeing it all in black and white that's very hard.

Comment by Karrie on November 12, 2008 at 1:58pm

Got a really bad horrible report from school today. Our son tests in the clinically significant range for social problems. He tests well below grade level in all subjects. It was not shocking, but it was so depressing to read the 27 page report of the evaluations and their conclusions. I feel like curling up into a ball.

Comment by Karrie on November 1, 2008 at 9:02am

Viki - of course, that counts!! Welcome to the group. Kids on the spectrum have a profound effect on all family members. MY own parents grieved for a long time over our son being diagnosed. Glad to have you here! You must be a terrific support for your grandchild! :)

Comment by Viki Stanley-Hutchison on November 1, 2008 at 8:52am

I'm a grandma to an Aspie, does that count? So glad to see someone started this group ;o)

Viki

Comment by Karrie on October 31, 2008 at 11:26am

BDC Sharon - my son is Aspie and ADHD as well - good to have you here!!

Comment by BDC_Sharon on October 31, 2008 at 8:05am

Hey everyone!

My 12 year old daughter is an Aspie with ADHD. Glad to find you!

Fondly,
Sharon

Comment by Sticky on October 30, 2008 at 9:51am

Thank you! It's hard to know where we fit...not quite typical, not quite autistic...it's interesting to start seeing the traits in myself and in my family. Who knew?

Comment by Karrie on October 30, 2008 at 9:36am

Sticky - of course there's room for you! Welcome!

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