nova147 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 My best friend has a 7 year old daughter whom she believes has Aspergers. Yesterday, the little girl had a huge meltdown and my friend had a strong emotional reaction, to the point she took her to her dad's house (they are divorced). She knows she needs help, but is scarred about the diagnosis process, potential public school problems, etc. Do you have any general resources to recommend? Also, if you have any female-specific resources, that would be great as well! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 http://aspergersyndrome.org/ I've not done much research yet. Still trying to get everything worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Misty Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Give her a copy of the book Asperger's and Girls by Tony Attwood. Also, remind her that her daughter didn't ask to be this way anymore than a blind child didn't ask to be blind. The child needs extra guidance, not extra punishment. I remember when my now 9 year old acted that way all the time.. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Diet change made all the difference for her (gluten free, dairy free). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Give her a copy of the book Asperger's and Girls by Tony Attwood. Also, remind her that her daughter didn't ask to be this way anymore than a blind child didn't ask to be blind. The child needs extra guidance, not extra punishment. I remember when my now 9 year old acted that way all the time.. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Diet change made all the difference for her (gluten free, dairy free). :iagree: My dd4 is visually impaired and on the autism spectrum. I am still learning how to handle it. I try to keep my focus on my daughter and on how she is struggling, but some days I feel like I only think about how this affects me. Tell your friend to seek out parents of other Aspies IRL to support her. Online is great, but nothing beats real human contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova147 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Thank you! She is going to a local support group meeting tonight. Her DH and his new wife as going as well. Hopefully it will be a good experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Thank you! She is going to a local support group meeting tonight. Her DH and his new wife as going as well. Hopefully it will be a good experience. That is good. I hope it will be helpful and encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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