Hello
Posted by
NickyB
on 9th March 2009
at 20:37
Hi Tom. I'm Nicky and I have a child with high-functioning autism. I'm sure there will be many more people along once we've all found our feet. In fact, I think I might start another thread in this section about people's hobbies and interests - that's usually a good way to break the ice.
Nicky :)
Posted by
Deb
on 10th March 2009
at 09:38
I struggle with crowds and i don't like socialising i think i picked up these traits from my daughter who dislikes going out or maybe its just me any way !! but i have occasionaly been known to go stir crazy
Posted by
Josie Barnshaw
on 1st April 2009
at 11:46
Hi Tom and everyone else
Im Josie, mother of three children the youngest of whom (also named Tom) has Aspergers Syndrome. He is almost 14 (going on 40 at times). Talks incessantly, expects us to be mindreaders and to know everything he knows (otherwise we are idiots LOL) but we love him dearly. Toms social skills are not great either but he doesnt let it bother him. He talks to anyone and everyone but only on subjects of interest to him. He wants to be a doctor and has his university course planned and if he could he would have his place in Uni booked as well. Hope we can all learn from each other.
Posted by
Josie Barnshaw
on 3rd April 2009
at 21:27
Hi Tom
As you will know by now I have added you on fb and I have also joined your Aspergers Network page. I am just getting to grips with this site. I have spotted that if someone has added a new post there is a blue indication of "new". Pity I didnt spot that yesterday when I was making myself dizzy going in and out of topics LOL Bet you spotted that right away. I have also cottoned on to the yellow envelopes also indicating that I havent been in those messages. So I think I am at last up to date.
Did you get in to the girl with the son with reading difficulties? In the Education topic down near the bottom something to do with "reading" thread. I did message her that you would pop in later and give her your views. I just know that you will be able to help this mum.
Josie
Posted by
MySonJack
on 17th June 2009
at 12:18
Hello all
My name is debbie, my username is MySonJack. Just new to this site. Hope to hear from you all.
Posted by
Josie Barnshaw
on 17th June 2009
at 13:57
Hi Debbie
Welcome to the forum. Hope we can hear more about your son. I have three kids, the youngest is almost 14 and has Aspergers Syndrome. He attends mainstream high school and is doing reasonably well.
Josie
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Posted by
TomGray
on 9th March 2009
at 19:55
Hi, my name is Tom, I have been chuckling about the fact that the social section is empty so far, that's just like people like us! I think this may become one of the most visited places on the forum before long. If you are like me and don't like crowds or socialising too much then this looks like the place to chill and meet other people in similar situations.
Personally I am interested in meeting other adults with aspergers, and parents of autistic kids.
Please take the time to come and say hello!
Tom