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Originally Posted by Shazbut
I have a work colleague who is convinced her son has high functioning autism - but the authorities wont recognise it and at 8 years old her son has been suspended twice from school for unpredictable and violent behaviour towards people. To me, he has all the signs of asperger's - depression, lack of emotion, temper outbursts, focus on certain topics (his gameboy and total and utter obsessive over Dr. Who), doesnt interact with other children because he appears so much older and way more intelligent than them. The colleague is being driven mad by the inefficiency of two psychologists who reviewed her son. Both came to the conclusion that he is simply an over-indulged, spoilt brat!
I have recently given her the contact no. for the National Autistic Society who can offer support groups and a proper diagnostic for him. I think, if she can take these first real steps towards helping herself and her son, then perhaps they can get him into a school that can deal and cope with his behaviour.
Dante - I think there is light at the end of the tunnel for her because, although you have the condition, you are doing everything in your power to lead a untroubled life - joining this forum is a sure sign you are on the right track :D
If someone with the condition is given the right diagnosis and treatment, then there appears to be no reason why they cant lead a fairly normal life.
I congratulate you, sweetie :)
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Yeah,they should visit a doctor and a therapist.*That's what i had to do.)But i was OBSESSED i mean OBSESSED with Dinosaurs as a kid.I knew every single thing,every single detail,i had every single book about them.I was also obsessed with wrestling as a kid.And Arnold Schwzrtzenegger.
Yeah,i try my best.I'm doing pretty good so far.I like forums.Because you cant interact with people,and show your true personality.But you dont have to physiclly be around them.Yeah,but i dont think ill lead a complete normal life.Since im not all that normal to begin with.:)
And thank you.