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jamse37

jamse37

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Is it ok to be on here for my daughter? She has just turned three and through intense research reading I have diagnosed her with aspergers We are still waiting for hospital appointment as we keep being told it is something she will grow out of. But it's not is it.
The hardest thing to manage is all her sensory issues.
I will gladly tell all about her just not sure what response is like.
Thank you
 
Hi Jamse, welcome to AC!
It's perfectly fine you are here for your daughter, in fact everyone is welcome to join, with aspergers or not. I think you will find a lot of helpful information on here, there are also a lot of members who have autistic children of their own.

Any questions, feel free to ask what you want and we will do our perfect best to answer them ;)
 
Welcome aboard! Plenty of parents around here, everyone one is welcome. There are lots of resources and informative "threads" or articles.
 
Thank you.
Rocco your picture is so full of colour. My little girl saw a rainbow on the back of a DVD and was so happy. So now ordered a rainbow light.
It's currently 11.05pm she has been awake since 7.00 am and here we are watching films.
Love it!!
 
Welcome :)

You'll find that having AS is something you have for life; it's a part of who you are; though many of us wouldn't change that. It may only appear to disappear, as a person becomes older, as a person with AS may adapt their behaviour, in order to appear "normal", or neurotypical; a word you will hear often. Just be wary that this does require a large amount of effort on our part, so much patience, and kindness, will be needed.

Feel free to join our discussion on our parenting section: Parenting & Autism Discussions | AspiesCentral.com

I also recommend browsing through our resources section:
Autism & Asperger's Resources | AspiesCentral.com

I especially recommend this book. It may still be early days, but it will help you to understand the differences in behavioural traits, between men and women with AS. Much information out there is based more in men, so this may help to explain behaviours which may otherwise be left unexplained: Aspergirls: Empowering Females With Asperger Syndrome | AspiesCentral.com

Dr. Tony Attwood is a brilliant expert, worth looking in to: Home
 
Hi! You're totally welcome. :) If she really has Aspergers, no, she won't outgrow it. I've found that some doctors are hesitant to consider ASD until kids are older because they can't really tell whether behaviors are typical for the age or characteristics of ASD. My son is not yet diagnosed, for that reason. Even though specialists gladly admit he has "autistic tendencies", they won't diagnose. I'm sure you can find some help and answers here. :)
 
Hello, Jamse.

As you've discovered already, you're very welcome to be here in support of a loved one. It's wonderful that you care to do some interactive exploring. Having community support is such a help. I hope you'll find what you need, here.

Vanilla is right, in that while AS is something one has for life, your daughter may find she wouldn't want to be any different...especially if she has good parental support and understanding to help her fulfill her potential. There are so many gifts that can come with being an Aspie. Help her find those, and harness them right from the start, and any challenges will be much easier to overcome.
 
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jamse37 said:
Hi
Is it ok to be on here for my daughter? She has just turned three and through intense research reading I have diagnosed her with aspergers We are still waiting for hospital appointment as we keep being told it is something she will grow out of. But it's not is it.
The hardest thing to manage is all her sensory issues.
I will gladly tell all about her just not sure what response is like.
Thank you
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Someone can't "grow out of" Aspergers. But some of the behaviors and issues that someone with Aspergers has when they are young, might change as they get older. (Just as NT (non-Aspergers) children change some of their behaviors as they get older). Change is a part of growing up. Sometimes people with Aspergers learn the same thing as NT children, but at different points in their life. My sensory issues are much easier to manage now, in adulthood, than when I was a child, although my hearing is still more sensitive than that of most. But your daughter is lucky if she has parents who understand her and are willing to try to create a calm sensory-gentle environement.
 
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