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Asperger's or what?
by BostonSox, May 13, 2008 11:45PM
My son is almost 9 years-old. He was not a very active baby in utero. At or around a couple of months old, he developed colic. Between the ages of 1 and 3 1/2 years he would have numerous temper tantrums per day lasting between half an hour to 1 1/2 hours. Head banging accompanied most of these episodes.
His appetite is quite limited. He developed eczema at 2 years-old and has had significant "gastro" issues. He is physically awkward and has difficulty with handwriting. He is still unable to ride a bike or tie his shoes and requires some assistance for self-help skills. The school psychologist (who did not see Asperger's due to social reciprocity in contrived situations) says that "she could grow grass in less time than it takes him to write a sentence." His IQ scores were above normal; high in the areas of word attack and mathematical calculation; low in performance and fluency. Other sensory issues include strong preferences for certain fabrics (prefers loosefitting clothing to form fitting stuff).
His friendships are limited to one neighborhood friend. He has difficulty with the give-and-take of social relationships. Essentially, everything must be by his rules or he quits in dispair; sometimes going to his room while guests are in the house. While he is able to maintain "eye contact" for a period of 3-10 seconds, his eyes often dart around or he moves his body while talking. He's fascinated with spinning objects such as the typical doctor's chair in an examination room.
His "interests" have evolved as follows: "elephants" (ages 3-4); "trains" (ages 3-5); dinosaurs (ages 5-6); World War II (ages 6-present). Other unusual interests include preoccupations with our family pets and with the gas gauge on my car (meltdowns if it went below 1/2 tank; ages 5-6).
His "preferred activities" include archery; history and science. His nonj-preferred activities include gym class and handwriting.
Any opinion would be helpful at this time.
Thanks.
This discussion is related to Does my son have Asperger's Syndrome?.
His appetite is quite limited. He developed eczema at 2 years-old and has had significant "gastro" issues. He is physically awkward and has difficulty with handwriting. He is still unable to ride a bike or tie his shoes and requires some assistance for self-help skills. The school psychologist (who did not see Asperger's due to social reciprocity in contrived situations) says that "she could grow grass in less time than it takes him to write a sentence." His IQ scores were above normal; high in the areas of word attack and mathematical calculation; low in performance and fluency. Other sensory issues include strong preferences for certain fabrics (prefers loosefitting clothing to form fitting stuff).
His friendships are limited to one neighborhood friend. He has difficulty with the give-and-take of social relationships. Essentially, everything must be by his rules or he quits in dispair; sometimes going to his room while guests are in the house. While he is able to maintain "eye contact" for a period of 3-10 seconds, his eyes often dart around or he moves his body while talking. He's fascinated with spinning objects such as the typical doctor's chair in an examination room.
His "interests" have evolved as follows: "elephants" (ages 3-4); "trains" (ages 3-5); dinosaurs (ages 5-6); World War II (ages 6-present). Other unusual interests include preoccupations with our family pets and with the gas gauge on my car (meltdowns if it went below 1/2 tank; ages 5-6).
His "preferred activities" include archery; history and science. His nonj-preferred activities include gym class and handwriting.
Any opinion would be helpful at this time.
Thanks.
This discussion is related to Does my son have Asperger's Syndrome?.
Member Comments (2)
by jdtm, May 14, 2008 08:57AM
Asperger's? Possibly. I think it is time to see you family doctor and ask for a referral to a specialist in child developmental issues. I
by musicmama, May 14, 2008 10:44PM
To: BostonSox
It sounds very much like Asperger's. You are the only one that truly knows your child. Parents have to really "fight" to get the answers they are searching for sometimes. (Not proof that he has Asperger's, but the confirmation that something is not right, and research needs to be done.) If your family doctor is not helping, look elsewhere. Don't give up. Your son deserves it.
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