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My son just recieved his aspie diagnosis...although I have suspected it for quite sometime, it is just now official. I would love to communicate with other parents of children with aspergers. I am an ESE teacher, but most of my students have more severe disabilities...my son's issues are very mild compared to the children I teach. He is in a regular ed classroom for most of the day, and goes to a resourse teacher for Math and handwriting as his motor coordination is difficult for him.
He has been referred to a ABA therapist for some sensitivity issues...clothing...food...sounds...and social issues. He will also be going to an OT for the motor coordination issues. I am not as familiar with ABA therapy and wonder if anyone could let me know how it has helped them or their children.
Thanks for helping..
Nixtribe
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We've got a son soon 11 years old who has Asperger's (diagnosed in spring 2006), ADHD traits and most likely Tourette's.
Finally after a long fight we're now seeing a psychologist who will start working with our son using ABA. So far we've done specific observations concerning our son's behaviour.
I use "social stories" a lot when a new event is approaching and I know he'll be worried or when he says his worried about something. (social stories with images, photos and text) I also write and draw together with him teaching him how to behave, after he's done something not so good.
Our son is in a regular class - a lot thanks to his wonderful compassionate teacher. She's got the right "feel" to understand him and his disorders.
This fall it's time to change teachers though... so that's a worry. He's had this one for 4 years... so this will be a big change for him.
I would really like to exchange thoughts and knowledge with you Nixtribe and you treehouse.
One day at a time...
/daynnight