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  • About Me

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    DaveCogswell

    Male, 46
    IL, USA
    Member since April 23, 2007

    • About Me

      I have 2 beautiful children, a 15 year old daughter and an 14 year old son with Aspergers and Tourettes. I have been married to my beautiful wife for over 19 years.

      I have 2 beautiful children, a 15 year old daughter and an 14 year old son with Aspergers and Tourettes. I have been married to my beautiful wife for over 19 years.

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    • Journal Entry for October 12, 2007

      Mood October 12, 2007 8:59am

      Our son has been moved to the Autism sepctrum for his IEP - a good move that will get him alot more help in school - another positive step.  He …

    • Journal Entry for September 21, 2007

      Mood September 21, 2007 1:40pm

      We have been settling into our new home in Naperville, kids have started school, and we appear to be gettng excellent service from the Naperville …

    • Journal Entry for July 19, 2007

      Mood July 19, 2007 10:11am

      My wife and kids have now relocated with me to Chicago - the past 6 months commuting to Florida have been incredibly difficult for all of us, but …

    • Journal Entry for May 5, 2007

      Mood May 5, 2007 2:19pm

      My wife and I have been talking things through - it is going alot btter right now. It is still hard coming home on weekends, but we decided to buy a …
    • Journal Entry for April 23, 2007

      Mood April 23, 2007 12:15pm

      My son has been diagnosed with Aspergers and Tourette's Sysndrome in the past 18 months. Prior to that he was being treated for ADHD for a number of …

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      From clutter October 30, 2007

      I hope everything is going well for you. Is your son still enjoying school. How's you wife getting on in your new digs? Cold yet?

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      From Lilliebird May 9, 2007

      Just checking in with you to see how things were going for you, I hope things are getting a little better for the family..... Cat

    • I’m With You

      From runestoneprincess May 9, 2007

      I understand. No one is at fault. We view this as a curse in a sense. However, these kids are trying on us as parents, but they are blessings. They teach us the most in life. Once I learned to listen, with assistance from wraparound services, my son taught me the rest. I am in a crisis now, but I know there is an end. Blessing to you and yours.

    • Good Luck

      From ccvv May 5, 2007

      Try hard for that marriage - I have raised my AS son alone since he was three (now 16), and this is not something you or your wife want to do alone if you can help it. I see that you live in Florida - find your nearest CARD center - they can help you with resources for counseling, support groups and just abut everything else.

    • I’m With You

      From JennaM April 23, 2007

      We have very similar stories stories. I will keep your family in my prayers. Good luck and let me know if you need anything. i did leave you some advice to your comment.

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    • Close Asperger Syndrome

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    • Close Tourette Syndrome & Tic Disorders

      We have a 14year old son with Aspergers Syndrome and Tourettes Syndrome. Looking for other parents with similar kids or adults who can help us understand how to help him grow and lead as normal a life as possible.

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