tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post7327800760980611516..comments2024-03-19T08:40:36.481+11:00Comments on Life with Aspergers: The Label - Part 1: ParentsGavin Bollardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-19630605996205950632016-05-03T07:19:19.134+10:002016-05-03T07:19:19.134+10:00Here it is 2016 and I just read the article you wr...Here it is 2016 and I just read the article you wrote October 28, 2011 this holds true for friend of mine son the mother refuses to get the son emotional counseling. The young man is 13 now I've known him since he was 11 just recently I was told he had issues at school the issues probably have been going on for quite some time . The principal told the mother she should get him psychological counseling . I've been wanting to say something for a long time to someone but the mother ignores any kind of issue that her son might be causing . It's sad to watch denial in full swing from the mother . I finally took a leap of faith and called the principal and told her what I thought . She couldn't explain or tell me anything about what happened at school she could just listen . I told her my thoughts and I told her what I thought about Aspergers syndrome that he may have . I think the puzzle pieces are starting to be put together it's a shame he had to wait so long . The mother still doesn't know or has suggested that her son may have Aspergers syndrome . It'll be interesting to see what happens next . I just want this child to get the right psychological treatment cannot be abandoned or ignored or forced into normalcy . I've done all I can do that a lot would allow me to do . I just pray something happens to help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-1966105438373493242011-10-28T12:02:36.025+11:002011-10-28T12:02:36.025+11:00I am an elementary teacher and feel so frustrated ...I am an elementary teacher and feel so frustrated for the AS children I have come across. 3 of them had parents in deep denial. I've had loud outburts that disrupt the class. One child was "bullied" by his Mom to "Be" normal. As a caring professional this causes me lots of stress. There is no real help in the elementary setting in my district anyway. These students need a real understanding teacher with specific training. At least someone who checks in on them from time to time. I feel so alone, just me and what I can do with 20 plus other students. I can't suggest a diagnosis because I am not a medical doctor(and I don't want to diagnose) I usually plead with them to get a medical opinion and say "His repsonses are not appropriate for his age, he is not emotionally growing in sinc with peers.. It's on deaf ears! I see children who say things like, I hate myself, no one likes me, I don't have any friends! I communicate all of this to parents. I often am the third or fourth teacher pleading for help. I am legally bound not to use the "A" word. I dont' think it would help. I think to myself, this poor baby is going to be dropped kicked into middle school before he can be properly helped. I KNOW the teachers in middle can band together and hold a joint meeting and get the child in socialization classes and small home rooms to monitor them. But "12" before they get help when every teacher since pre-school has been pleading to Mom or Dad to do something. SAD. The students begin to treat the AS child as a sort of "pet" they look out for him/her but don't ever connect on a friendship basis. They don't go to parties, sleep-overs. Some kids never seem to mind, but others are acutley aware they are being snubbed. I work over time to help socialization and sensitvity. I tried to get training but since I am not ESE there wasn't any money. More needs to be done to assist front line professionals such as myself! I truly care for every student I teach and parents in denial is the biggest problem I have come across.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-22332092625061127422009-04-16T21:54:00.000+10:002009-04-16T21:54:00.000+10:00Thank you SO much. I look forward to reading any ...Thank you SO much. I look forward to reading any thoughts you can share that will help the wife of an aspie communicate respectfully and effectively (particularly on issues related to parenting) with her husband.<br /><br />I've repeatedly been accused of not saying things respectfully and of not "trusting" him. I would like to change that but honestly do not have a clue HOW to do so. Maybe because I honestly fear for the children's safety at times....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-70157223762296607822009-04-16T08:29:00.000+10:002009-04-16T08:29:00.000+10:00AS could certainly be one of the reasons why a par...AS could certainly be one of the reasons why a parent fails to see danger signs around children. We tend to get very easily distracted and we also have some difficulty thinking in children's terms.<br /><br />Aspies do tend to be a little slower than normal parents in their reactions when children first arrive on the scene. It's only by causing them to set their own rules for safety that you'll be able to see any improvement. <br /><br />I always underestimate the safety margins for my own children but I'm getting better. These days I attempt to "secure the site" whenever I take them anywhere. <br /><br />The question of how to handle improvements and advice respectfully is very interesting and I need to ponder it for a little while. My wife has given me a lot of guidance over the years, most respectful, some not. I'll have to sort through the reasons why certain bits of advice did and didn't work.<br /><br />I'll probably respond with a series of posts because that's the only way I think I can do the topic justice. Thanks for your feedback.Gavin Bollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-25468299483551854082009-04-16T06:58:00.000+10:002009-04-16T06:58:00.000+10:00Gavin,
I am brand new to knowledge of AS. We are...Gavin,<br /><br />I am brand new to knowledge of AS. We are taking my daughter to be tested soon, and I have no doubt that my husband has several Aspie symptoms.<br /><br />Can you tell me if AS could be the reason a parent doesn't forsee potential hazards to the children? Examples are: a toddler being near a hot iron, or a toddler wandering into a parking lot or near a body of water while the parent is focusing on caring for one of the other children. Is this a multi-tasking problem or inability to conceptualize what might go wrong and directly related to AS?<br /><br />If so, how can a wife lovingly and RESPECTFULLY handle these situations without making him feel as if he is not trusted to care for the children?<br /><br />Enjoying your blog very much! Thanks for any light you can shed on this matter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-59510455947213972892009-04-14T11:21:00.000+10:002009-04-14T11:21:00.000+10:00Marita; Good point about siblings, I'll try to inc...Marita; Good point about siblings, I'll try to include them though my own experience in this regard will probably be minimal.<br /><br />Anon; You're quite right that aspergers is technically a neurological condition rather than a psychological but unlike many other neurological conditions, (and in common with psychological ones)aspergers leaves no evidence that we can readily identify.<br /><br />For clarity, I've removed the comparison from the article.Gavin Bollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-10763152395600927472009-04-14T01:44:00.000+10:002009-04-14T01:44:00.000+10:00I have been told hundreds of times that it is not ...I have been told hundreds of times that it is not a psychologicl disorder, but a neurological one. A lot of guys with it say it is actually an advantage and want to be considered "neurodiverse" and call the rest of us "neurotypicals".The Grandparent thing is sure true-my Mom was a lifelong M.S. level secondary teacher and she was furious when I told her her Grandson was an Aspie-she thought I was a disloyal liar and refused to ever hear the word again. It is true about Mothers-I always knew something was different about my son but people just thought I was being neurotic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-62976689280014029002009-04-13T13:03:00.000+10:002009-04-13T13:03:00.000+10:00Great post that really does cover the different em...Great post that really does cover the different emotions and responses.<BR/><BR/>Another issue is siblings, how they react which I think depends very much on their parents reaction.Maritahttp://leechbabe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com