Diagnosis

Well, Aidens appointment was moved up with Dr S. After discussing our concerns and having him talk to Aiden, he agrees that he has some form of Aspergers. There are many differing things that make up an Aspie child, Aidens is that he can't handle crowds, says inappropriate things at the wrong time and in the wrong context, he is brilliant at some things and quite bad at others, he has concentration issues, clumsiness, is easily distracted and he has alot of trouble making friends. Forty years ago he would have been labelled as quirky or eccentric. Now we know there is a reason for it.

Treatment at the moment is more maintenance than a cure: there is no cure for Aspergers. We are working with him on channelling his behaviour, thinking before he speaks, removing himself from confronting situations etc. We will be putting him on fish oil to help with a healthy brain and in a few months time Dr S will have another look at the situation. We are also waiting for the school to send in their information as well.

Its all coming together, now we know what we are dealing with! Now comes the learning!

Cheers,
Cin