I see the label HFA and I just wonder how it differs from Aspergers.
Our diagnostician says the only difference in HFA and Aspergers is the spelling
Since learning about Asperger's for my daughter I'm finding so often that I relate to so much of what I read. I've always just felt like an awkward person, even with people I'm close to like family.
So, me and my husband took an online asperger test (just for curriosity's sake) and we both scored pretty high. I actually scored higher than my husband. We've started talking about things we… read more
My daughter read "All cats have Aspergers" over and over and could identify with the cats in the book. She enjoyed.
The developmental pediatrician who diagnosed DD said that the diagnostic criteria for Asperger's excludes a speech & language delay. So my DD's diagnosis is HFA rather than Asperger's because she has… read more
Can someone please explain the difference between Asperger's Syndrome and PDD-NOS. I can't find an answer that makes sense to me. Thank you in advance for your help.
Thanks Elizabeth. The questioning has died down for now, since school started. I guess he was not sure what summer was going to be like and now that's over.
My son knows he has some problems. He was moved to a school that has a BD program. He wants to get better. He wants his brain to be normal. He feels alone a lot and needs to know he's not the only kid going through this. Are there any DVDs out there for him to watch to help him?
Wow you seen them in person! That's great!! I wish I could afford it. Maybe if they go on tour one day and come to west Virginia lol
I've never posed a question before but my son who I see as a square peg in a round world is difficult to interpret his way of thinking. I'd like to know of additional resources (books preferably) on how to understand what he's going through and the best ways for me to COPE. BTW I did come across what I think might be a great book - "Six-Word Lessons on Growing Up Autistic: 100 Lessons to UnderstandHow Autistic People See Life" but it's not available at our library. If anyone has read this… read more
I've read "Six-Word Lessons..." and found it helpful, especially with describing sensory issues. It is very easy to digest and describes life through an Aspie's eyes, but it does not necessarily have… read more
Does anybody know about any waivers or grants offered for children with Aspergers syndrome? Something that could be used to pay for a companion or respite care? I know HCBS waivers cover that...but not sure if they do for Aspergers. The child was Medicad and lives in Florida. Thanks!
The obstacles are far bigger than SSI or Medicaid....if the child has a diagnosis of Asberger's a lot of them are automatically excluded (even tho they are doing away with the Asppergers diagnosis)… read more
I've googled this question and read the medical answer's which were vague so I was wondering what, as parents, you feel the difference between Aspergers and autism is? Is Aspergers the same as HFA?
Thanks for the responses. That actually makes since about the speech/language delay and makes it a little easier for me to wrap my head around it. Thanks for the feedback!!
How many of you have given your ASD child the vocabulary that goes with the disorder? In other words, my 8 year old was evaluated and diagnosed with HFA in the spring. We told her that this was to help her with some of the things she has trouble with like focusing on tasks or talking to other children but we haven't give her he word AUTISM yet.
Have you told your child to whole story? If so, how did it go? Any advice?
I think it's time.
My oldest (Aspergers) knew right away as he was 8 when diagnosed. My middle son (ASD) we told when my oldest was diagnosed. We didn't use any books just told them. They both did very well with it… read more