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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, ask in the special needs forum. I have a child with Aspergers and am rolling my eyes at some of these responses. Moms who haven't been there just don't know what it's like.

It could be nothing, or it could be something. Some kids are just strong willed but for others there is a need for a diagnosis to uncover the best strategies and therapies. I will say that 3 is very, very young-- they probably won't give him a spectrum dx this young, even if he may eventually fall on it.[/quote]

Well put.  My Aspie never went through any rage stage or ever had meltdowns like those described above.  Nevertheless DC is most definitely an Aspie as are relatives.  Having a child on the spectrum is hard hard hard work for everyone involved.  Do not judge until you've walked a mile in the parents' shoes.

And, FYI to OP, we didn't get our diagnosis until age 14 - very late.  Multiple rounds of testing from age 3 on said ADHD but couldn't tease out the Aspergers until 14.  But he sure does have it. [b] And it takes its toll on everyone, especially the parents, so show a little kindness and consideration when posting.[/b]
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Apologies to OP.  I just re-read what I had posted.  I made it sound like I was criticizing her for not showing kindness or considering.  That comment was directed to 19:18 or whomever sarcastically said "oh another kid on the spectrum".  Having a kid on the spectrum is not a walk in the park.  It also takes its toll on the marriage.  Spouse and I just had a minor fight over our HFA kid who is in college.  Anything on the spectrum is very real and takes a LOT of patience.  It's a real stressor to the best of marriages.[/quote]

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