Anyone can look up the definition online and find. Asperger syndrome (AS) is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of a distinct group of complex neurodevelopment disorders characterized by social impairment, communication difficulties, and restrictive, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.
But, what is it, in layman terms? We knew our 10 year old was different, very curious, but reserved. Often his actions, would make people step back and wonder. He would much rather be by himself than be the social butterfly that would make any parents proud. But you do not have to ask him to think outside of the box to solve a situation, just watch out if he thinks that he is not being treated the same.
His older sister likes music, loud music; which bothers him, so you could see him with a pair of noise reduction headphones on or just yelling, hitting and banging on things to get her to put the music down. While other boys are out playing soccer, football, baseball, he just prefers to be alone. This can be tough on parents, because it is upsetting seeing him not get invited to all those birthday parties or play dates with other boys. There is one saving grace we have a boy that lives next door and they are the same age, so he has taking my son under his wings and makes him feel that he belongs.
Asperger presents itself different in everyone. While some children are secluded others present with violent behavior. Since our son was just diagnosed one year ago, we are still learning about it. The biggest thing that I have had to learn is being flexible and controlling of my temper and most of all being patience because what works for the other three will not work for him.
Over the next several posts, I will continue with our struggles/tribulations with getting help for our son so that we and he can experience joy.
Please look at the website http://www.aspennj.org/aspergers-syndrome.asp for more information about Aspergers Syndrome. I am not apart of any website about Aspergers Syndrome.
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