[grandma21964]

Today the dr. is diagnosed my grandson with. please comment and give me input on Aspergers. Thank you. Grandma

[Hellion]

I have it and it's a form of autism...and can effect social skills/interaction abilities. Also it can effect things like executive functioning...so it might take longer to complete some tasks or having trouble initiating tasks(can look like procrastination) also difficulties with processing making it easier to be overwhelmed by too much sensory imput for instance. A lot of people with it do have good acedemic skills certainly not all though and sometimes it can be mixed like really good at reading/writing and terrible at math, that is how I was in school.

That is just a basic description of how it effects me...perhaps it was somewhat informative.

[JoyDivision7680]

In addition to what Hellion said, Aspies tend to make their own routine, and it's better to inform them at least a few days earlier if you intend to break their routine (doctor appointments, shopping, etc.). Some might not like to touch others and be touched themselves, dislike eye contact and discuss mainly about their topics of interest. There are both silent as well as talkative Aspies. Myself, I communicate with strangers only if they are nice people (I usually sense this).

It's basically a milder form of autism. Someone with Asperger's sometimes can be very successful in life but they usually have a lot of difficulty with social situations and nonverbal cues. Another part of it is intense interests that are basically all consuming

[grandma21964]

Originally Posted by JoyDivision7680

In addition to what Hellion said, Aspies tend to make their own routine, and it's better to inform them at least a few days earlier if you intend to break their routine (doctor appointments, shopping, etc.). Some might not like to touch others and be touched themselves, dislike eye contact and discuss mainly about their topics of interest. There are both silent as well as talkative Aspies. Myself, I communicate with strangers only if they are nice people (I usually sense this).

Thank you,
Sounds just like my 8 year old Grandson. Before his diagnosis I noticed he did not like morning routine changed and I for some reason just let him know if something was gonna change. He will hug me but not his little brother or Grandpa. He does not want anyone to touch him and hugging is hard for him too. (He has to initiate that most times).
He goes through these hyper mornings or evenings and at times lows that come from know where. He is very self focused on just him. What he wants and that's almost everyday. However, he will go in the bathroom and get a erasable marker and draw the whole family on the mirror, all of us holding hands and tell all of us he loves us. Its cute.
No Eye contact also.

Thanks for explaining what you can and cannot do. Very much appreciated.

[JoyDivision7680]

My pleasure

[Hellion]

The lows you speak of are probably due to maybe getting burnt out or overwhelmed in the day...It probably indicates he needs to get some rest and more or less re-charge. I know sometimes even if I have had a really good day if it was very eventful I usually need much rest afterwards and have to sort of take it easy the next day.

[RTerroni]

I really don't know if there is one single definition for it, different people have different diagnosis.

[Minionkitty]

Now that I can post links...

http://www.aspergers.ca/what-is-asperger-syndrome/

Hope that's helpful!

You might also be able to find books about the subject at your local library.