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This caught my attention. Children generally do not grasp sarcasm or other such devices until they're well into school. At that point, they start playing with it themselves, and they execute it horribly for quite some time. For your daughter to not understand is perfectly normal.Originally Posted by ButterflyDreame
She takes everything literally. You can't use aliterations with her because she thinks you are serious.
I'm not questioning whether or not she's got Aspergers, and I don't know how you read that. I simply said that many of her behaviors are totally within the realm of normal child behavior, and I believe you'd be doing her a disservice by treating her like something fragile or 'different'. Make allowances for her needs, sure, but she's really not that different.Originally Posted by ButterflyDream
While I appreciate your candor....she was diagnosed by 4 different medical professionals specializing in child development and psychology/psychiatry.
I can't find the website Elise, I got several hits.....should I put the quotations on.Originally Posted by Elise1
ButterflyDream,
I completely understand how trying and challenging it can be to raise a child with AS. Your post reminds me of where I use to be when my 13 year old AS son was much younger. There were days that I was brought to my knees and counted the minutes until my DH would come home and give me a break. My son also has bipolar, (he has been hospitalized and is on meds). Did you know that AS and bipolar are often found together in families?
I think you would benefit from the support and advice of other parents dealing with an AS child similar in age to your daughter. I found a wonderful support forum on the web and visited there daily for over 5 years. The members there pulled each other through the rough times and reminded each other to take care of themselves. I don't know if I can post the link here, (Google "A soft place to land"). But I hope you will find a similar support forum. It can help so much and all the parents will understand just what you are dealing with on a daily basis, (because they are in the same boat).
I am happy to say that the dark days are over, my son is doing much better now. Your in the rough years now. I promise you, it will get better.
Elise