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Asperger's/PDD

Marrah_G

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2. Not really beating myself up- I just wished I had pushed harder

Reply to Demeter (Reply #1)

Wed Aug 13, 2014, 08:41 PM

Aug 2014

My best friend had identical twin daughters with autism. They were diagnosed very young and are doing very well due to their mom's stubborness and wonderful talent of finding resources.

I really owe her so much. He is 20 and wants more then anything to just be normal and fit in. It wasn't easy to convince him to open up to the psychiatrist who ultimately sent him for the testing. She was a HUGE factor in getting him to be honest with himself and the doctors.

What I am finding online is that people think it is cool and hip... for my son it has been hell.

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

Don't beat yourself up. Even with a complete diagnosis, it would have been hard Demeter Aug 2014 #1

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

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