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Misty

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hello all, I've joined this site because my almos 3 year old was recently diagnosed with aspergers (technically ASD, but the doctor said 4 years ago she would have been given an aspergers diagnosis). Anywho, she is at a level 1, without cognitive or language impairment.
This is all pretty new and scary to me. But I'm here trying to learn everything I can.
 
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Misty said:
hello all, I've joined this site because my almos 3 year old was recently diagnosed with aspergers (technically ASD, but the doctor said 4 years ago she would have been given an aspergers diagnosis). Anywho, she is at a level 1, without cognitive or language impairment.
This is all pretty new and scary to me. But I'm here trying to learn everything I can.
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Hello, welcome to the group. Having a child with Autism or Aspergers is very challenging to say the least, but we have adjusted and learned to see things positively. There will be days when everything seems to go right, but days when lots do not go to plan. Regardless, each day is fun and a learning experience, as we focus just on our efforts daily as parents, and seeing any uniqueness as special.

We have two children with Autism. Our oldest age 7 is doing very well functionally and educationally. He has some quirks, but not many issues to worry about now. Our youngest at age 5 is still nonverbal, and with many sensory sensitivities, but he is slowly showing more signs of speech, so we are confident there, as he is starting to echo parts of words, and babble more and more.

We learned so much over the last seven years about raising children with Autism, how each of their conditions manifests, including their abilities, limitations, talents and needs, and in their dealings with the medical community. If you ever want to see another parents detailed story and perspective about caring for and living with Autistic children let us know and we would be glad to send a free copy of our book.
 
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Nice to meet you, Misty. Welcome to AC.:)

Your daughter somewhat reminds me of myself at a young age. I could read, but I couldn't speak until I was about seven.

I hope you find the resources here that will help you learn about your little one.
 
Misty said:
hello all, I've joined this site because my almos 3 year old was recently diagnosed with aspergers (technically ASD, but the doctor said 4 years ago she would have been given an aspergers diagnosis). Anywho, she is at a level 1, without cognitive or language impairment.
This is all pretty new and scary to me. But I'm here trying to learn everything I can.
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My daughter is not diagnosed, but fits the profile. Get ready for cool special interests: my kid talked about My Little Pony almost non stop, watched every episode a million times, had all the collection, etc, for five years in a row. She started speaking understandably at 3 ('she talks weird', her classmates would say) but she was the most energetic one in her classroom. When she was 3 years old her teacher commented about her not looking at people in the eye, that got me scared, but after all these years I've realized it's ok (oh well, LOL, my husband doesn't either and I get nervous when that happens too). My daughter is fantastic, I'm sure your daughter is too.
 
'Lo Misty. I haven't been diagnosed until my current age, 29. Even then, it wasn't a formal diagnosis. I WISH I was diagnosed earlier, but no one in my family knew what Asperger's was - myself included. I'm just relieved to find some kind of explanation for why I'm always off, why I'm always different and so hard to get along with. Right now my psychologist and I are working together though weekly visits on managing my condition so that I can properly mingle with NT's.
 
its not a disease so shes not dying shes different
communicating her thoughts and understanding what neurotypicals mean (neurotypical is a term coined to denote anyone who is not neurodiverse :autism other disorders )is her biggest challenge
welcome to ac
Misty said:
hello all, I've joined this site because m y almos 3 year old was recently diagnosed with aspergers (technically ASD, but the doctor said 4 years ago she would have been given an aspergers diagnosis). Anywho, she is at a level 1, without cognitive or language impairment.
This is all pretty new and scary to me. But I'm here trying to learn everything I can.
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