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Thu, 10-11-2007 - 12:23am

hi folks,


I have been reading around the board tonight and wanted to say hi and hope I can stick around. we have a very newly diagnosed AS boy in our family and I'm trying to learn about it as much as I can to see if I can offer support to my sis. I have 2 young children of my own and I feel for her as this has only transpired in the last few weeks so she is very distraught and has no support whatsoever at this point. I am not sure where to start but thought I'd come here for now.


thanks in advance.


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Registered: 11-28-2006
In reply to: janh1234
Thu, 10-11-2007 - 12:54am

What a wonderful sister you are!!!

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Registered: 05-16-2006
In reply to: janh1234
Thu, 10-11-2007 - 8:21am

Welcome to the board. You are such a thoughtful sister. This is gonna be a difficult time for her, and she is gonna need as much support as you can give to her.


Each state has different services they provide for ASD kids. I reccomend looking into what services are available in her area and getting the child the support he needs.


Feel free to ask any questiosn.


Nora

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Registered: 04-11-2007
In reply to: janh1234
Thu, 10-11-2007 - 9:58am
Wow, I am super jealous, I wish my little sis was like you. It would be wonderful to be able to be able to rely on family once in a while! This is a great place, there is a wonderful group of ladies here with so much to offer. I have learned more here than anywhere else, including the doctor's office. The nicest thing here is reading posts, nodding my head, laughing and crying, thinking it's not just me, it's not just my son that is like that!
Carey
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Registered: 01-10-2002
In reply to: janh1234
Thu, 10-11-2007 - 10:44am

wow, thank you everyone!! I had no idea how welcome I'd be since it's not my child that I'm seeking info for. I have sent her the link to thei board and another site I found on here too. right now she will not go to any support groups or tlak to anyone about it and her hubby is not supportive in the LEAST. they are not talking to each other at all and all he does is yell and scream at his son :-( which I know only adds to the problem.


I'll be back soon! great to meet you all. !!


ps. I know what you mean about family!!!!!!!!!!! ;-)




Edited 10/11/2007 10:51 am ET by janh1234