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My older sister is bipolar and schizophrenic - it is good to read
post from someone facing what we've faced for four decades with doctor's, clinics, meds etc. All the best to you.
posted by
Hollee
on August 17, 2004 at 7:36 PM
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My niece has been diagnosed with aspergers but
so far nothing has helped. Good luck with this.
posted by
Original_Influence
on August 17, 2004 at 7:27 PM
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I believe my brother (he's 12) is bipolar and has asperger's, but my parents are still floundering with how and what to do. Part of it is their own problems, part of it is their inability to see the behavior as problematic. I would be willing to bet money on the bipolar, and I don't know enough specifics on Asperger's to say difinitively, but I know it's something seriously wrong, and it isn't just bad manners and lack of discipline. I just wish they'd wake up and help him help himself.
posted by
Schatz
on August 16, 2004 at 11:22 PM
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My Godson has Aspergers Syndrome
For a long time I just thought his parents weren't applying enough discipline and that he was a rude and ignorant, unruly child, but after he had been expelled from his third school my friend convinced me there was more to his kid than met the eye.
He went to several specialists who eventually diagnosed Aspergers and he now goes to a special school here in the UK designed to work with kids who have such problems.
The boy is now ten, and while he still has - shall we say difficulties? - he is vastly improved over his former self. He has developed friendships at this school where he wasn't at normal schools, and although he can be insular and rude still he is becoming a lot more communicative.
There are lots of people who can help, and you are right: Aspergers doesn't stop somebody from getting a job and carrying out a normal life, but you do need to find people who understand a little, so they can accept and help.
posted by
markd
on August 16, 2004 at 10:58 PM
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Praying for you and yours.
posted by
P.I.M.P.
on August 16, 2004 at 3:03 PM
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THERE IS A SITE FOR IT !
I was correct:
http://aspergersyndrome.com/
GOOD LUCK !
David
posted by
David_S
on August 16, 2004 at 12:28 PM
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I feel for you
and your daughters. I know what it's like having a syndrome disease
as I have 1.
You might want to check out rarediseases.com. I learned tons about my
disease I never knew and I already knew a lot but found stuff like men
and boys with this disease are highly suceptible (sp ? to having breast cancer
I HOPE AND PREY your daughters don't have anything this grave AND check them out
There may also be a site for this disease as there is with KS (my disease)
Peace be with you and your lovely daughters
David
posted by
David_S
on August 16, 2004 at 12:25 PM
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Thank you RachelAnna
I wish I had know about this when my daughters were young, they are now, twenty three.
posted by
Make2short
on August 16, 2004 at 12:20 PM
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We thought our daughter had this...
and we made an appointment with an Asperger's specialist and two days later she changed and is now a completely different little girl. It was nothing short of a miracle, really.
posted by
RachelAnna
on August 16, 2004 at 11:37 AM
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Our insulated modern culture makes it even harder for people to connect, even if they don't have a mental disease.
posted by
aardvark
on August 16, 2004 at 11:33 AM
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