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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
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
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
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.
It's more of a discussion really than a question, there is a rise of TV shows with the starring role filled by actors playing a person with Asperger's (The Bridge, Hannibal, ect) as a mother of a daughter with Asperger's who is 8 I like and dislike this at the same time. I do like that Asperger's is something that is being talked about now, that people have a basic understand and that people with it would not be treated as bad. The down side of this is that the actors usually have the lead role… read more
hi there I have a 12 yrold son who lives in his own world and wont open his mind to new things, broaden his horizons, we cant even go out to do things,go places, all he wants to do is sta in his room… read more
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 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!!
Does this happen as a trait of Asperger’s as they get older? This is a complete 180 degree change from his nature (from birth to now) and I am devastated. We tell him we still love him. Is this a phase or an Asperger’s symptom?
Sue, I read your info and see you did not realize you were on the Spectrum until late. This happened with my son (we did not realize until recently - he is a very high functioning asperger) who does… read more
My daughter read "All cats have Aspergers" over and over and could identify with the cats in the book. She enjoyed.