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new Aspergers diagnosis

Julie - posted on 07/26/2011 ( 4 moms have responded )

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My 7 yr old son was diagnosed with Aspergers this summer. He is starting a new school in the fall. When I meet with the principal, counselor, and teachers in a few weeks, do you have any advice as to what we need to discuss? He already has an IEP for social skills therapy and speech pragmatics. This school is very strict, and I am worried that he will be in constant trouble due to them not understanding Aspergers. Any advice? We're not sure what to do first.

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Julie - posted on 08/07/2011

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Thank you so much for the replies. Our meeting is tomorrow. I have given the school copies of all of the testing he has undergone including a minute-by-minute observation report from a school psychological examiner. That was very eye opening! My husband and I both teach in the middle school which is next door to my son's new elementary school. Hopefully, we can keep an eye on him and the school will be a positive, new environment.

Jodie - posted on 08/02/2011

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My school has a child psychologist in the building but the best thing you can do is educate you school, the teachers, principal & anyone who comes into contact with your son...Your child shouldnt be left out just because theyre not sure about his disorder. (sorry if disorder offends you i dont mean for it to but thats what you'd call it i guess) best thing to do is communicate with the people that come into contact with your son. Also I gave my son's teacher the past 2 yrs a 3 page report on his CAPD that he also has on top of his ADHD & his PDD-NOS. That might also help if they understand & know what Aspergers really is or even a brief description on what to do if he gets upset, or hard to handle, or the best way to praise him to make him feel hes doing good. Any little bit will help! GOOD LUCK!

Sheila - posted on 07/27/2011

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Hi Julie,

Within his IEP, you should ask for a behaviour plan. So, it is a good idea to list what you see his as his triggers, and then calming strategies you have used.

Having a strict structure in a school does not necessarily mean they will not be understanding and work with you.

What behaviours are you concerned about?

Sheila

Julie - posted on 07/26/2011

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I know it seems that I am rambling, but I truly do not know what to do. I am very worried about his happiness.

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