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<blockquote data-quote="Angela41" data-source="post: 533024" data-attributes="member: 14703"><p>I appreciate your honesty- I have a brother with Aspergers and yes, as my son gets older I see some similar qualities. Perseveration, anxiety, inability to transition, pronounced interest in "facts" etc. were all part of my brother's personality. I think that Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) (very high functioning) is possible, or at least some traits-if not enough for a diagnosis. My guy is very social and appears to be self-aware enough to adjust his behavior at school and in public. I have often wondered if I am getting the "real" personality/issues at home as he struggles to hold it together in other places. I also wonder if he will become more challenged as the academic and social expectations become more complex. We have read "The Explosive Child" and yes, he fits the bill. We're trying to adjust to being less demanding and more collaborative and choosy about our battles. It helps, but we will be seeking the guidance of a counselor starting in a few weeks. If the issues spill to school, we're going to obtain a formal evaluation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Angela41, post: 533024, member: 14703"] I appreciate your honesty- I have a brother with Aspergers and yes, as my son gets older I see some similar qualities. Perseveration, anxiety, inability to transition, pronounced interest in "facts" etc. were all part of my brother's personality. I think that Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) (very high functioning) is possible, or at least some traits-if not enough for a diagnosis. My guy is very social and appears to be self-aware enough to adjust his behavior at school and in public. I have often wondered if I am getting the "real" personality/issues at home as he struggles to hold it together in other places. I also wonder if he will become more challenged as the academic and social expectations become more complex. We have read "The Explosive Child" and yes, he fits the bill. We're trying to adjust to being less demanding and more collaborative and choosy about our battles. It helps, but we will be seeking the guidance of a counselor starting in a few weeks. If the issues spill to school, we're going to obtain a formal evaluation. [/QUOTE]
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