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Diagnosis - How to get the correct diagnosis for your child and understand what it really means.

As I'm sure you already know getting the correct diagnosis for your child can often be an up hill battle for parents to say the least! And even then it's not really much use if you're not sure what it really means.

In the Diagnosis section of Parenting Aspergers Community I offer practical hints and tips for parents who are seeking the correct diagnosis for their child (whether a first diagnosis or even a re-diagnosis). I also provide easy-to-understand information about what the diagnosis actually means for you and your child.

Where can I find psychologists who have expertise in Asperger's Syndrome?
Whether you are trying to get an evaluation for a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome, or trying to build a support team for a child who has already been diagnosed with Asperger's, it is necessary to include a good psychologist. A psychologist with experience in Autism spectrum or Asperger's will be a vital member of your child's medical team. Finding a specialist can be a bit difficult unless you know where to look ... . . . keep reading
I am still trying to receive a diagnosis of Aspergers for my child. What should I do in the US or UK?
When you think something is "not quite right" with your child, it is best to follow through with the appropriate action. A parent knows his or her own child better than anyone else. That bond is there for a reason. It is the parent's natural instinct to take care of the child's every need. If you think that your child may have Asperger's Syndrome, you should pursue the assessment process as soon as possible ... . . . keep reading
Just wondering if you have any suggestions as how you can help me with my six year old daughter who has just recently been diagnosed with Asperger's and anxiety disorder. On top of this she has experienced retentive encoperesis and since being toilet trained has only opened her bowels on four occasions on the toilet. I do currently see a continence nurse but, at this stage she only goes of a night in her bed so the nurse thought maybe we could try and make her go during the day by using laxatives. This has lead to higher levels of anxiety so that if she needs to go during the day she will scream for up to over an hour on end until she vomits, it is awful. Have any information about any bowel issues with children with Asperger's or any suggestions?
Many children with Asperger's have difficulty with toilet training. While some children with Asperger's easily learn to use the bathroom and at an early age, it seems to be more common that children with Asperger's have trouble with it ... . . . keep reading
I have a 15 year old son who 8 years ago, was diagnosed with Asperger's. This information was only disclosed to me very recently. We have struggled for 8 years to find out what was wrong with our son. He has suffered great emotional stress and continues to suffer. We have since had several re-evaluations to confirm this diagnosis. My question is: What type of permanent damage has this caused my son and what type of treatment would you recommend? He is very angry and does not fully comprehend what is happening or why. He does not understand how a doctor he has seen since he was an infant and he trusted could have caused him so much pain. How do I make him understand that this was not his fault? He has become more withdrawn and now even refuses to go to school.
Struggling for years, only to discover the answer was just out of your reach must be devastating. Your whole family obviously feels betrayed by your son's doctor. It is hard to imagine the reasoning of keeping your son's Asperger's diagnosis from you for such a long time. You can attempt to pacify your son on the issue, but people with Asperger's are very rigid thinkers, seeing things as black and white with no gray tones. He may be difficult to sway in this situation ... . . . keep reading
How do I explain Aspergers to my 10-year-old son?
Many families struggle with how to talk about their child's diagnosis. They are concerned not only with how to talk to the child about having Asperger's Syndrome, but also concerned with telling other family members, the child's teachers at school, friends and neighbors. It can be a complicated situation and one you should talk through with your family ... . . . keep reading
Aspergers Sleep Strategies
Sleep can be complicated for people with Aspergers. Unfortunately, sleep disturbances tend to start at a very young age and remain a problem over the years. When the parents of a typical child lament the struggles of a poor sleeper, they can eventually look forward to a time of restored rest. This is not always so for the parents of a child with Aspergers. It often takes planning, perseverance, and some serious strategizing to find that restful state. Common sleep strategies include ... . . . keep reading
I am trying to figure out how to tell my son that I'm positive he has Asperger's, knowing it will set off rages & irrational behaviour.
Talking to your child about Asperger's will vary greatly according to the age of your child. A very young child who is not yet of school age will have a far different understanding of what Asperger's is and what it means to him than an older child or an adolescent. Only you can decide what is the best and most appropriate way to talk to him about his diagnosis ... . . . keep reading
Can children with Aspergers have some of the characteristics of Aspergers and not others?
The short answer to your question is that yes, many children will exhibit some symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome and not others. Many children will have Asperger's compounded by other factors, such as ADD or ADHD, which can intensify some symptoms of Asperger's as well as to add additional symptoms. While it is impossible to say that there is a set of symptoms all children with Asperger's exhibit, there are a few cores symptoms that most children with Asperger's will present ... . . . keep reading
Is it possible to have varying degrees of the Syndrome and is it possible to grow out of it a bit and mature? Some mild, some middle and some severe cases?
There are varying degrees of Asperger's Syndrome. The symptoms vary from person to person and the degree to which the symptoms affect the person can vary as well. Consequently, it is very difficult to pinpoint a set of Asperger's behaviors that all children with Asperger's will exhibit. It is not possible to grow out of Asperger's Syndrome. It is possible, however to ... . . . keep reading
My 9yo son with Asperger's often has extreme bloody noses that can bleed profusely for little or no reason.  It's worse in summer of course, but even through winter he'd have real gushers.  Other parents of kids with Asperger's have told me the same thing, so we're wondering what, if any, the correlation between Asperger's and blood noses might be.  Have you heard of this?
There doesn't seem to be a strong correlation between a child having Asperger's Syndrome and his propensity for getting bloody noses. Some children are simply more prone to having bloody noses than others. There are many theories about what causes the nose to bleed and if your son consistently gets serious nosebleeds, you should consult your doctor to see if you can work on ... . . . keep reading
Fears of suicide for the child with Asperger's
Children who have Asperger's Syndrome are more susceptible to mental health issues (including thoughts of suicide) than the general population, especially during adolescence. Because of their difficulty with decoding social cues and information and their problems translating the world in a way they can understand, children with Asperger's tend to feel isolated and alone. These feelings can be exacerbated by ... . . . keep reading
My child has a dual diagnosis of Aspergers and Downs Syndrome -- can you tell me what similarities there are and give me some helpful hints to help him better at school and home.
Asperger's Syndrome and Downs Syndrome are two separate entities that do not share many similarities. Downs Syndrome is caused by the presence of an additional chromosome in a fetus. It can cause learning disabilities. Downs Syndrome has many special distinguishing physical characteristics, such as a small head, a small mouth, and upward slanting eyes. People with Downs Syndrome typically have trouble with physical coordination and are likely to suffer gastrointestinal problems as well as heart problems. Children with Asperger's Syndrome suffer from ... . . . keep reading
We have one main concern with our child with Aspergers. Eye contact is very important to me and the people around me. And as I have read before, eye contact is something that is hard for a child with aspergers to do. We cannot get my son to look anyone in the eyes. If he does then it is only for a split second before he looks away again. sometimes he will say he is looking at us but his eyes are diverted elsewhere. Is there an exercise we can do with him to help get his attention on our eyes better?
It can be very difficult for children with Asperger's to engage in eye contact with people they are speaking to. Many people are uncomfortable talking with someone who can't look them in the eye. There are several things you can work on with your son concerning eye contact ... . . . keep reading
When and how to explain Asperger's to him?
Speaking to your child about Asperger's is a very personal decision. There truly is no right and wrong way to approach this. You'll need to keep several things in mind when you make the decision to talk to your child about Asperger's ... . . . keep reading
How can I help my son's identity crisis and lack of confidence?
Adolescence is a time of experimentation and change and many people find this to be one of the most difficult periods of time in their lives emotionally. Navigating social relationships and creating an identity take a great deal of emotional effort. This period of time can be especially challenging for a child with Asperger's syndrome. When most adolescents are struggling with the question of who they want to be, children with Asperger's are struggling with decoding the world as well as ... . . . keep reading
I want to help my son to have a life as he has no confidence due to severe school bullying. Although has amazing high school exam results and has completed a novice triathlon, he is very depressed.
Children with Asperger's can often have a difficult time in school. School bullies often target their behaviors. A student with Asperger's is often a loner who might have trouble talking with people and interacting in groups. Sometimes, a child with Asperger's has some trouble with physical coordination. In the classroom, a child with Asperger's might not understand which questions are appropriate to ask and which are not. All these behaviour are ... . . . keep reading
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