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[Pokey Oaks]

Hey I came across these forums and felt this would be a good place to 'rest', so to speak.

I am the mother of a 13 year old girl who was diagnosed with AS 5 years ago. It's been a struggle, and it's been difficult seeing her battle with things a lot of people don't understand. She doesn't understand it herself most of the time. I would love for her to be part of this community, so she can see there are people out there who can relate, but at age 13 I'm not ready for her to join the forums herself. She's very easily led, and hurt.

I myself have AS traits, but have never been officially diagnosed, and I figure by this age (late 30's) it's probably not going to make a difference if I'm diagnosed or not.

Anyway, just thought I'd introduce us and say hi

 

[Ereth]

Welcome to AspiesCentral! It's completely understandable that you'd want to hold off on having your daughter join the forums until she's a little older.

As for the possibility of diagnosis, don't rule it out. We have many older members here who weren't diagnosed until well past the age where you'd think it would matter.

(Also, is your username a reference to The Powerpuff Girls? Please say yes. )

 

[Vanilla]

Welcome

Hope you and your daughter feel right at home here

 

[Pokey Oaks]

Welcome to AspiesCentral! It's completely understandable that you'd want to hold off on having your daughter join the forums until she's a little older.

As for the possibility of diagnosis, don't rule it out. We have many older members here who weren't diagnosed until well past the age where you'd think it would matter.

(Also, is your username a reference to The Powerpuff Girls? Please say yes. )

Yes! The Powerful Girls get a lot of love in this house.

I've been diagnosed with various things over the years, anxiety has always been the underlying one though. I guess I'm just a bit sick of having to explain "me" to a professional who is most likely highly skeptical of someone who has self-diagnosed. I'll just plod along being "that woman who is a little bit odd". I really am ok with that

 

[Pokey Oaks]

Welcome

Hope you and your daughter feel right at home here

Thank you

 

[Turk]

Hi Pokey and welcome,
It can be a confusing time for child and parents. Hopefully you can gain some unsight from these forums. Can totally understand about your concern for your daughter on forums. On the plus side, the admins and moderators do a magnificent job in overseeing content, to create a safe environment.
Cheers
Turk