Possible ? for my son

[Shelby993]

Hi, Im new to this but I was recomended by my 12 year old son's teacher. My son has never really been what you call a normal child, the day he was born at 31 week's gestational, I knew I in for a long but wonderfull jurney, He alway's loved to be swaddled tightly, he would cry and cry hours on end if the cloth's on him was anything BUT cotton, he wouldnt turn his head to sound's like train's, chain saw's ( has a friend come to cut wood one day he didnt even flintch) I have  went to doctor after doctor was alway's told he is ok he will grow out of it, well he is now 12 year's old, has no friend's, clothe's still have to be cotton, routine is a MUST ( if not he is angry) he is worried all the time, he can barly function in school, I had to fight like the blaze's to get him back in school for the hour and half ( and he has a iep), he play's by himself 99% of the time, he will not look at anyone if his life depended on it, he get stuck on thing's and can't seem to get off of it ( example im hungry will go off for hours and hour's even if he just ate and it turns in to a raging fir) he screeche's if he think's something bad is going to happen, I have been told by 1 doc that he is bi-polor, but I dont think so,  than another said he will catch up and this is all in my head and it my parenting, Im just don't know anymore,  an advice or least a point in the right direction will help....

[Moonshadow0302]

From the symptoms it does sound like Aspergers.
All the best with the diagnosis!

[RockRose]

Shelby,  I agree with the others.

It sounds like you are describing a child within the autism spectrum,  and it's a little surprising that he has an IEP and no one thought to bring this up to you - there are things you can do to help desensitize him and make him more comfortable.

Best wishes in Seattle - the earlier you get help for your son,  the better.  

[Chelle906]

I am not sure by any means, but I have a friend who's son does many of these things.  He was just recently diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome.  It sounds very similar.  I would mention it to your doctor. It couldn't hurt.  Good luck.

[Shelby993]

No, everyone is still telling me he will grow out of it,or that he is bi-polor and pushed me out the door ( diagnosed at 5 w/bi-polor )  I'am currently trying to get him assed at university of seattle where he was born at ( he weighed 1lb 13 3/4 oz at birth) but that is just a maby IF they deside to take him, there is so much more then I listed (as I didnt know how long I could make it ) I knew he was going to be challangeing but now Im at my wit's end's...

[jdtm]

Your description of your son reminds me of our nephew.  He was diagnosed with PDD-NOS which is a high funtioning form of autism.  Have you ever had your son evaluated by the specialist for this issue?  Just wondering ....