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Asperger's/PDD

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1. Don't beat yourself up. Even with a complete diagnosis, it would have been hard

Wed Aug 13, 2014, 08:21 PM

Aug 2014

Even the highest functioning AI has a lifelong and severe handicap over the neurotypicals. After all, that's what society is geared to.

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My 20 year old son was diagnosed last week [View all] Marrah_G Aug 2014 OP

Not really beating myself up- I just wished I had pushed harder Marrah_G Aug 2014 #2

For what my opinion is worth, SheilaT Aug 2014 #3

Cool and hip? I think not. hunter Aug 2014 #4

How are you doing now? Marrah_G Aug 2014 #5

Not bad, but I wouldn't say "fully functional." hunter Aug 2014 #6

I'd be interested to know if you are successful and getting mackerel Apr 2015 #7

We have not been successful Marrah_G Apr 2015 #8

I am certainly sorry to here that every day is a struggle. SheilaT Apr 2015 #9