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Asperger Son Is Picking up other Steming and Behaviors
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Asperger Son Is Picking up other Steming and Behaviors
by Masten, Mar 07, 2004 12:00AM
I have 5 year old child who was diagnosed with Asperger at the age of 2 1/2. My child is in a classroom of 12:1 ratio, Each child has an aide including my son. My son has a high IQ and is high function and talks in sentences compare to his peers. The makeup of his class 4 Downs Syndrome, 1 CP and 1 Austism. All of these children speak one syllable words, they do not talk much. I have noticed that since my son has been in this class he has picked up some unusal gestures, (Blabbing) stemming, (walking in circles and circling his fingers) behaviors and sounds that he did not do before. They placed him in this class to have work on his socials skills and fine motors skills according to his IEP, but the kids do not really talk much. His conversation are more with adults.
I notice when he comes home he is more riled, aggressive than relaxed. This has become a major obstacle as home.I sense that he might be not stimulated enough and that his social skills are being hindered, I concern that his I.Q. could be hindered instead of it reaching his potential. My pediatrican and neurologist feel he is wrongly placed,they suggest a school that specializes in Austim (which we have found) or placing him in a regular kindergarden with an 1:1 aide.
Do you have any advice or suggestions.
Thank you
I notice when he comes home he is more riled, aggressive than relaxed. This has become a major obstacle as home.I sense that he might be not stimulated enough and that his social skills are being hindered, I concern that his I.Q. could be hindered instead of it reaching his potential. My pediatrican and neurologist feel he is wrongly placed,they suggest a school that specializes in Austim (which we have found) or placing him in a regular kindergarden with an 1:1 aide.
Do you have any advice or suggestions.
Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-CS, Mar 09, 2004 12:00AM
Without seeing your son, I can not pass judgement on his or her condition. As you most likely already know, Asperger's is on the high functionsing side of the autistic disorders. The movements and behaviors you have described may be a manefistation of his underlying disorder. However, if you and your doctors feel that his current school environment is not benefiting him then trying a new class may be reasonable. Any attempt to improve his education and socialization is worth trying. Good luck.
you'll find a number of resources relating to parenting a gifted child; note that although many highly gifted individuals may have Asperger, it is also often misdiagnosed in highly gifted children.
You might want to look at the work of Stephanie Tolan (http://www.stephanietolan.com/is_it_a_cheetah.htm)