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I have worked with individuals with Aspergers and it can affect everyone differently. I also have friends who have Aspergers.

Aspergers is generally a higher functioning autism spectrum disorder. In many cases, people are able to learn skills to get by in the world. While they may be able to work in the community and have friendships and even get married and raise children, their personal world is very different from others. It seems their attachments to people is in very different ways than someone who doesn't have Aspergers.

I have found in my personal experience with folks who have Aspergers to be very bright and articulate. Many are quite artistic. To have Aspergers does not mean that the individual cannot live a fulfilling and productive life. What is important is to work with the individual on coping skills and teaching them how to connect as best they can.

There is a lot of help out there for folks along the autism spectrum. Some things work for some and not for others. It's sometimes quite a job to find what kind of treatment will help your son if indeed he is dx'd with Aspergers.

I will go find the links I've had for this disorder and post them too you shortly.


sabby

Here a couple of websites that I have found very helpful. I hope they help you too.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/a...r/asperger.htm

http://www.aspergerssyndrome.org/

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asp...ndrome/DS00551

http://www.autism-society.org/site/P...hatis_asperger

http://www.rdiconnect.com/default.asp

The last link here is for a program called RDI. I've been to a seminar by Dr. Gutstein and his wife and found it extremely informative and helpful in working with individuals who have autism. I highly recommend this website.

Good luck and Bless you and your son!