Asperger Syndrome Support Group
Asperger syndrome - also referred to as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's, Aspergers or just AS - is one of five neurobiological pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), and is characterized by deficiencies in social and communication skills, normal to above normal intelligence, and standard language development.
i feel my child has asbergers but who the hell is gonna help a borderline??
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
After that, your madical insurance may provide mental health and you would be able to take your child to a psychologist.
You'd be surprised how many people would want to help a child that is borderline.
We went to the psychologist last night for the first time and the Dr. said my son is very teachable. We are on a monthly plan now to meet with the psychologist.
My son's school is also very willing and eager to help (they better be...they've hounded me about my son and his quirks every single year since pre-school). We were clearly in denial that there was anything to be worried about.
Anyways...I believe there are good people and good doctors and good educators out there that understand the true purpose behind education and a child's development...not to meet state standards, but rather to make each and every person a productive part of society.
Good Luck!
I don't know your laws there, but check into the situation. Ask about advocacy for the disabled.
Ask at a law school, if they have a program for free legal help by the law students, to provide advocacy for your child to get improved services in the school and/or the community.
2) You can even put up posters, like parents do for their kids with leukemia...the ones asking for bone marrow donors or money for operations... to seek donations to help with paying for speech therapy (for pragmatics of language) or group social skills training, for your child.
3) Check at local community colleges or colleges for students willing to do volunteer work with your child, teaching social skills, for class credit or for work experience in Special Education. Speech Therapy students usually have free or low-cost services as part of their practicum hours.
4) Start a "play day" in your home, even one or two times a month for two hours, for your child to get structured play time with another Spectrum child. Both you & the other parent can practice doing social skills training with the two children, together. As you get better at it, increase the number of parents & children in the group!
If you brainstorm about it, you can think of different ways to get help for your child, or to do it yourself, in some fun ways!