Hi! From me to you!

Hi Hilary

Welcome to the group.  I have thre kids also, a son 19 who fits the criteria for Aspergers but does not want diagnosed, a daughter 16 who is just a typical teenager and my youngest son who is almost 15 with a diagnosis of Aspergers.  I was married for 25 years and my ex husband was diagnosed with Aspergers about a year after our divorce. 

You certainly have your hands full there, but like you say life is always interesting and indeed rewarding when you are privileged to have such diverse individuals in your family, at least that's how I feel about it most of the time, although I do have my not so good days, but doesnt everyone.   As they say, what doesnt kill you makes you stronger.  Everyone has their challenges in life and these serve to strengthen us and add to the rich tapestry of life.   I think I am having a deep and meaningful day here!!!

Anyway, welcome again and look forward to hearing more about your family and maybe picking up some tips from you.

Josie - Community Champion

Hi Hilary,

Are you one of the wonderful mums I met this morning?

Welcome to the forum.

Asteroids Sara - Community Champion

Hi Hilary,

I have only just read this thread.. I have 2 so called 'typical' but to be honest I am not sure what typical actually means these days :) and am more than happy to update you if you like. 

As I mentioned in my other reply I also have 2 step sons on the spectrum so I have access to a bit of both. I think having both typical children and children on the spectrum it certainly highlights to me that alot of my boys 'autistic' behaviours are actually typical behaviours just extremely exaggerated.

My children ages range from- 8 Alistair step son(diagnosed as severly autistic) 10 Conran son, 13 kendal daughter and Johnathon 14 Aspergers.

Leanne - Community Champion

Hi

I am sure that we have had people on here whose children have had that combination of difficulties and still had a diagnosis.

I have just started reading a really cool book my Temple Grandin and she says something along the lines of if you think that your child has issues in certain areas than thats enough and don't wait for a diagnosis just start to work with your child immediately.

I personally agree with that because there seems to be so much debate as to what constiutes an Aspergers diagnosis and waiting for said diagnosis can take forever. 

Leanne - Community Champion