About Patrick
Thanks for visiting this blog. I have found in my years that many parents of children with AS use the Internet to reach out and make sure they are not the only parents in the world who are seemingly unable to cope with the ordeals of being an Asperger parent.
I have two boys and my older son has AS. He’s perfectly delightful when he’s having his way and playing with his little brother and doing things that kids do. But, as all AS parents either know or find out, the slightest snag in his day brings the universe into a black hole from which there is often not an easy escape.
Yes, I live the same stories that so many other parents experience, and I am proud to do so. AS children are often mistaken early on as overly shy or just eccentric; behavioral and developmental pediatricians are able to distinguish shyness from an actual problem with a complete evaluation. It’s a myth that AS cannot be found in children until they near 10 years old. My older son is 4, and his case is clear, though overall it is considered mild.
What is the purpose of this blog? If nothing else, it is a place for parents of children with AS to commiserate. It is my hope that by sharing my experiences, someone will feel that they are not alone as an Asperger parent, and that someone else is willing to listen.
21 November 2007 at 16:02
My son with Asperger’s is 10 and my daughter with Asperger’s is 7. When my son was your child’s age, it was a hard time. In some ways, they get better, actually. Of course, I’m about to see all of our efforts go down the toilet as preteen adolescense hits. The “attitude” is the worst. However, there’s so much that is special about my AS children that every day I wonder what gift they’ll give to the world. Your son is a gift. Let’s hope as parents we can make that gift shine.
7 March 2008 at 6:29
30 April 2008 at 14:08
My 8 year old son was just diagnosed with AS and has been on meds for ADHD since 4 and a half. Reading your blog gives me hope and makes me feel less alone. I love the idea of a prize vault and I think my kids would respond well to that(4 of them including the AS son, my 2nd of the 4). I am just glad to read other stories and ways of dealing with issues. thanks!
1 May 2008 at 20:18
thanks for your comment Jen. You’ll find that there is quite a community of parents talking about AS.