**AUTISM / ASPERGERS SUPPORT GROUP**

[doll*obsession]

A safe place for all members with friends or family with ASD

Come and have a cuppa, share your joys, and vent your problems with other people who understand.

[witches*wol]

Honey the fact that the voices are telling her she is useless and no good is a worry. That to me suggests schizophrenia maybe the cause. I would be looking at getting her into a Dr asap.

I did have a little giggle about her obsession with witches 😉 Were they good witches?

[sheepy_1-4]

chit chat, this was my son all over...... could be more serious, not doubting that, but it may be just as I said before. My boy got through it with the help of the shrink....... after the treatment for the breakdown (he had a nervous breakdown at 9) he has had no medication, but the "voices" kind of happened in that dark twisty period.

Can you communicate with the peady by phone or email? what about web cam? But I agree, go with the one you know and trust and understands little chit chat.

Oh, you know how some kids have an imaginary friend - my daughter has a whole family........ shrink just said she has an active imagination and she will grow out of it. In your daughter's case, could it be a case of being developmentally delayed and trying to deal with 15 year old stuff with younger coping skills? If she doesn't understand, this could be scary for her.

Schitzophrenia is very rare. I am willing to bet that it is something much less scary.

but hugs for now

[islandretro]

Kylie is right chit chat, schizophrenia is rare, however given she telling you she is "seeing" irrational things as well as hearing "voices" warrants ruling it out. I would be bypassing the GP for your paed who is more likely to have some experience. Speaking to her on the phone might be a good starting point as Kylie says.

Did anyone see the review of the new movie "Adam" http://screencrave.com/2009-07-30/adam-movie-review/ on the ABC yesterday? It is about a young man with Aspergers. He was talking about "aspies" and "NT's" which turned Mr16 off it immediately; he is very anti that sort of categorisation and would never refer to himself as an "aspie". His school counsellor spoke to me about it this morning, she thinks he should see it - and is going to try and put a bit of pressure on to get him there - I am not sure about her success though!

cheers
Rae

[krazy.kiwi]

I want to see that movie. I might even try to get Cam to come watch it with me.

Given he hates going to the movies I don't know what my chances are there.

[mapalarkin]

Afternoon all.

Well I was off to the school bright and early.I went to see darcys teacher first and spoke to her about a few things we need for his literacy tutor and then told her about the meltdown on Friday.You could see the steam coming from her ears.She told me that will never happen again and that Darcy will be told to come get her and she will drive him home and not to bother with the office.She then came with me to talk to the principle(he didnt care) and then went to the office and blasted the staff there.They apologised to me and its now on file that I must be called at even the slightest hint of a meltdown.Worse thing is that the damage has been done and we have to start all over again with getting him to walk home again.This morning on the way to school he asked me 3 times if I would be there to pick him up.I now also have 2 other mums who are willing to wait with him till I get there to get him.I am so glad he has a teacher who understands and will stand up for darcy.

[sheepy_1-4]

mapa, no pun intended, but just baby steps and one step at a time. I am crying for darcy as I type this, thinking about the setback that he has endured, but please be comforted to know that whilst your heart is breaking for the little fella right now, it is only a setback and he will recover from it with the courage and support that i know you are already giving him.

for you, deep breaths and don't compare progress this time with last time. and remember, whilst you have to remain brave and strong and positive in front of Darcy, but once you are alone, it is ok to feel frustrated and throw a real tantrum.

On the bright side, these little set backs will only make him stronger. As he learns and accepts that obstacles will arise, he will become better at dealing with the curve balls. This will help him in the future, and achieve an amount of independence a little earlier.

so yes, right now, this situation is upsetting, but try and look forward and what positives may come out of it. because, when you and he can see the positives, it is so much easier to fight this horrible battle

[doll*obsession]

very wise words there Kylie 😄 your are absolutly right :-x

[sheepy_1-4]

thanks there dolls - see sometimes I'm useful huh?

how are you travelling?

[doll*obsession]

im ok, had a busy day yesterday, but had to stay home with tahlia today, poor little bubba has been vomiting 😞

[krazy.kiwi]

> mapa, no pun intended, but just baby steps and one step at a time. I am crying for darcy as I type this, thinking about the setback that he has endured, but please be comforted to know that whilst your heart is breaking for the little fella right now, it is only a setback and he will recover from it with the courage and support that i know you are already giving him.
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> for you, deep breaths and don't compare progress this time with last time. and remember, whilst you have to remain brave and strong and positive in front of Darcy, but once you are alone, it is ok to feel frustrated and throw a real tantrum.
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> On the bright side, these little set backs will only make him stronger. As he learns and accepts that obstacles will arise, he will become better at dealing with the curve balls. This will help him in the future, and achieve an amount of independence a little earlier.
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> so yes, right now, this situation is upsetting, but try and look forward and what positives may come out of it. because, when you and he can see the positives, it is so much easier to fight this horrible battle


I definitely agree too. 🙂

And if you need to find a positive side to it all - every time something like this happens with him and you help him overcome the set backs, he learns slowly but surely that a set back is not the end of the world.




(Can you tell I am a firm believer in looking at the bright side?)