Hi
Posted by
Josie Barnshaw
on 21st July 2010
at 20:07
Hi Hayley
Welcome to the forum :)
My kids are all teenagers now; my youngest who is 15 was diagnosed with Aspergers when he was around 7/8 years. There are plenty others on the forum with younger kids and I am sure they will pop in and welcome you also.
If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Josie - Community Champion
Posted by
NickyB
on 21st July 2010
at 20:37
Hello Hayles and welcome :)
Nicky - Community Champion
Posted by
amberlight
on 22nd July 2010
at 10:51
Hi Hayles - welcome!! I'm on the autism spectrum, married to a hubby who's also on the autism spectrum...but ours is a teenager. Sometimes good for parents of older ones to be able to tell people how we got round problems and what's ahead, though...
Hope you enjoy the site!
Ann - Community Champion
Posted by
Hayles
on 22nd July 2010
at 10:51
Hi Josie & Nicky,
Thanks for the welcome.
I am use to forum, but Rodents ones, lol.
So will take me while to workout where everything is.
Hayles x
Posted by
Elena - former Community Manager
on 22nd July 2010
at 10:52
Hi there, Hayles! So glad you've joined us.
Please let us know if there's anything you're looking for specifically...there's quite a lot tucked away in this website and we are happy to lend a hand.
See you around the discussions!
Elena
Posted by
Hayles
on 22nd July 2010
at 12:53
Thanks Ann & Elena,
I have thought & known my son was on autistic spectrum. It because more & more visable as he grew up. When my Dad died suddenly in March, it gave me the incentive to fight more for my Son. I said Asperger's, but everyone I spoke to told me, it was me. He was just a naughty Boy. His previous Head Mistress said he was Naughty Boy & a slap would work wonders. With this comment made & no resources put in place at the school. He couldn't cope, myself & others got hurt, Equipment & property got damaged. The final straw for us was when he ran into a Dual Carriageway, I heard the cars screech to a halt, but knew not what I would find when I got there. Although only secs to when I saw, it felt like forever. My Husband had known where the path would come out & gone a shortcut. Getting there 1st & stepping out to stop traffic.
I have been home educating him since May, just because I wanted to find the best school for him & one that would take note of the Hospital reports & what the professionals were saying. Its been a really hard few months because he was being bullied at his previous school to by children & parents. So was I, I had to change mobile numbers & landline. Very scarey stuff.
He went for his 1st taster at new school yesterday, we didn't have a awful lot sleep the night before. Excited & worried all at same time, more changes to get use to.
Its hard when you walk out front door with black eye, covered in bruises, claw marks & bite marks. I have certainly found out who my true friends are.
I think all I want is somewhere to chat/rant about what happens & know I am not alone.
Hayles x
Posted by
Snowdrop
on 22nd July 2010
at 22:08
Hi Hayles & welcome to the forum
I am mum to 2 boys (a 5 year old with ASD & a 17 month old).
It sounds like you've had a really tough time of it but I'm so glad you said your son is now going to be starting at a new school, I really hope that works out well for him & you as a family. My son was in mainstream until I pulled him out in March and he too starts his new school in September. Fingers crossed for a brighter school year next year for both our sons!
Tracy - Community Champion
Posted by
Hayles
on 23rd July 2010
at 08:38
Hi Tracy,
Thanks & hope all goes well for your son in sept.
Hayles x
Posted by
bumblebee
on 25th July 2010
at 15:45
Hi Hayles,
Sorry I havent said hi before...I have had a stressy year and I have been relaxing this week for the first time in ages (its been lovely!!) Anyway...I am mum to 3 children on the spectrum with Aspergers/ASD, ADHD etc....Please ask any questions you may have and join in with the discussions or start your own...I look forward to getting to know you :0)
Claire - Community Champion
Posted by
demipowell
on 25th July 2010
at 19:01
Dear Hayles
Oh you poor thing, what a terrible time. My little boy is five and a half. he has no diagnosis, as we just get told its poor parenting, he's a bad kid, etcetc. But I am pretty sure he has Aspergers and ADHD, having worked with kids on the spectrum for ten years. Anyone who actually works with him is of the same opinion, but we cannot get him referred for assessment.
Being on holiday this week and having a total nightmare, I have realised how lucky we are at home. We live in a small place where everyone knows Matt and is used to his beahviour. Being on holiday is awful as everyone just thinks he is an out of control bad kid and its horrible seeing parents move their kids away from him, or reprimanding him (when he hasnt a clue what they are saying). He has been so hyper and is destroying the place we are staying, so if we stay the full fortnight I will be surprised!
I can so sympathise with you talking of black eyes etc. The first day matt went to school he smeared his whole bedroom with poo, so much so that he now has no carpet and little furtniture. He has broken nearly every piece of furnitrue and electrical equipment in my house. People think I'm rich cos I always have new stuff, but its just cos he breaks everything! And I often go out with bits of hair missing or black eyes or bruises.
So I'm appreciating how lucky I am to live where I live, where people put up with all of this and still invite us round to play!! Funny how it takes going away from home to realise why you love it.
Hope you're having a good day
Demi
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Posted by
Hayles
on 21st July 2010
at 20:04
Hi,
My names Hayley, but known as Hayles. I have a 6 year old with Asperger's.
Would like to talk to other's with children similar age.
Hayles x