New Stepmom trying to figure out how to manage Beautiful son with asbergers

[awingert]

Mom of 6 children  Ages 21 to age 1 three are still at home.  1 daughter 8,  Son 6 with asbergers,  a son that just turned 1.   I have a beautiful family that has not got a handle on how to get threw everyday with one child with asbergers. I know I need outside help.  I live in Austin texas and need some guidence.  HELP

[oregonbossfan]

I would start with reading as much as you can about Autism/Asperger's as you can.  The Internet is filled with lots of great resource/information.  I would also recommend books by Tony Atwood-who is the leading "expert" on aspergers  This will be a great place to start, and help you to understand the world of a child with autism.   Temple Grandin-who is an adult with autism has also written some wonderful books. 

I would also do a Internet search for autism resources in you community-support groups/activity/etc.  Sometime connecting with other special needs parents can help provide a great support system.  If your step son is in school-sometime connecting with other special needs parents at your school.

If you are looking for advice/input from other parents on particular behaviors or challenges with your child-the message boards here are a great resources.  Spending time here reading past post, and you can post your own questions.  There is lots of support/help out there-but you will need to take an active role in seeking out the information.    

[Apple1]

 

Has your son started any school therapy's or programs to help him with his autism?  They can be really benifital to him in so many ways...Often times children with autism will need more hellp/support in areas and even a special tutor to help with some subject areas.  I agree with the above mom, as reading more about autism will help you understand more ways how to help your son...also, looking up past posts here can help as well.  So much now days to help our children with Autism including the gluten free casein free diet (no gluten or dairy) these proteins often have an effect on how are children act and feel.  Hope this helps, sending big hugs to you and your family!!! 

[BeccaGK]

Hi! My son is 5 (almost 6) and we are in the process of getting him dxed with aspergers (or something similar). We also have a 3 yr old daughter. I know if is hard trying to balance the family with a child with aspergers. I only have 2 kids, I can't imagine 6! My son gets therapy thru school. I think he is out of class more than he is in it. We are hoping if we get this dx that we can get him some help outside of school too. If you have any questions or anything, feel free to message me since our sons are close to the same age. I'll try to help any way I can

[Marcy_182]

OMG i wish i lived in Austin  there are so many resources for childrens with autism there and do many specialist and therapist and centers for therapy and all. You need to start with early interventios ASAP and you need to do a lot of reading and learn the ways to help your little one. It is very scary and overwhelming but you can do it...

Keep posting!!!