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Don't be sorry for venting That lady must not know that Asperger's syndrome usually are highly intlligent often to the point of… read more

Yeah that's how my son is. We just moved to a new state and there was a problem with his meds, so he was in school for about 2 weeks… read more

Does she need to see a list of highly successful people with Asperger's that somehow manage to function quite well...better than she… read more

Should we start with Einstein?

A lot of service providers are very freaked out and over protective about any person with any sort of support label, in part as a reaction to… read more

I understand what you're saying here...but I have not been given this option. I was told that I would be given a case plan and could have… read more

Get a written statement from his autism specialist (counselor, doctor, etc.) that states that he is fine walking known routes without direct… read more

Who called this person to investigate? Don't let her intimidate you, if your son is high functioning then he needs to learn to be in the… read more

My biggest complaint,yes, is this too. How can professionals be sooo uneducated? Asperger Syndrome has normal to above normal intelligence and… read more

let's pray for her, she does not have a clue. mine is home alone at times too

UGH!!! I am so sorry!!! My 10 yr. old child has Asperger's (highly social..overly social actually, doesn't get the cues though..and… read more

My daughter has HFA and that is appaling that she called your son mentally retarded. It is so obvious that that person has no idea what autism… read more

I am FUMING on your behalf. The mind reels with all the ways I would try to get that woman fired (I understand that MichelleSarabia's… read more

First and for most you know your child better then anyone else. Education does not make a person have common sence. Some people think it they… read more

I would have reported her to the big wheels in your State's Capitol and follow up with a letter not only to her but her supervisors, and… read more

By the way your child is not MR.

Think I'm about to vent back... that's just awful. I have a new phrase I've inherited through my journey with Asperger's… read more

As my 14 year non autistic child says "I am sorry I would love to help you but I can't fix stupid" If only we could say that to… read more

Thanks for all your support! They did close the case within 30 days, but as it stands they still say he cannot be alone. Unfortunately… read more

Bless your heart... what a wonderful Christmas gift for you, congratulations. As for the case being closed within 30 days, you are a very… read more

JessicaHitchcock congrats on your new baby girl I do hope she is a healthy happy child. May she bring you a great deal of joy. Best of Luck to… read more

I am continuously amazed at the ignorance and stupidity of many of the people who really should know better. While I wouldn't expect a… read more

@JessicaHitchcock..first, congrats on the baby! Wonderful Christmas gift for you :) Second, I would report this CPS worker to her boss. She… read more

Alicia01... thank you so much for sharing. I agree one so many levels, I don't know where to start. My 11-year-old is so literal,… read more

I agree don't feel bad for venting--my no it all neighbor has threatened to call the law to my son for his yelling.I told her go ahead as… read more

I lived in a place where everyone tried to know everyone's business. Best suggestion...ignore her, don't talk to her and if she… read more

This smacks a bit of big brother...BUT...I actually registered my daughter and myself (registered is too strong a word...educated them that)… read more

My son has Aspergers, and has some social deficits....His intelligence though is off the charts, he was Valedictorian of his high school… read more

@Alicia01 - Those cards are very helpful to service workers, and training is increasing. Our school social worker has a few of the manuals in… read more

Boy do I understand that!!! Best Wishes

Umm... In order for someone to even qualify for an Adsperger's diagnosis you have to have average to above average intelligence... Just… read more

WOW - do you know who reported you? Have you told all of your neighbors along his path to school about his condition? People wrongly assume… read more

I was just telling someone that the reason so many people lack basic neighborly support, compassion and understanding and are quicker to hop… read more

I don't think she should have said that honestly but I don't think I would personally let my son walk to school even at 11 years… read more

I had a similar incident when my son was 12. I was going through a divorce and a call was made to child protective services anonymously that… read more

Yes, people are totally ignorant of the fact that a person can go through a crisis in life and it doesn't mean a child is neglected!!!… read more

Thanks @Sonrisemom30...I can't say it enough we worked really hard to make my son understand that there is nothing wrong with being… read more

I am an adult with Asperger's and I have an IQ of 147. Lay that question about Asperger's & MR to rest. Nothing could be further… read more

My point exactly @kylesstepdad....my son last tested at an IQ of 152 and I wish I was as smart, funny, and intuitive as he is....I can't… read more

Your not crazy. Autism has been around for decades and they never really in my opinion done any thing to address it till now since there is a… read more

the liver filters for the kidneys ,drugs no matter how low dosed affect both of them . Do your own research. What will happen to these… read more

We took most of the summer off with Chris's meds. He hasn't taken the Risperdol for aggression OR his Concerta for ADHD in over a… read more

Im sorry to hear that, but is all too familiar to me. I have had cps visit me about 5 times, they have educated my daughter on how i can… read more

That investigator is ignorant, incompetent, and uninformed. The diagnostic criteria for mental retardation and ASD are completely different.… read more