Protected: What Time Is It? It’s GRANNY Time!!!! (Includes Pics)
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July 15, 2008
April 5, 2008
My Grandson Has Aspergers Syndrome
And my response is al alhamdulillah! Since he was a baby I suspected something within the Autism Spectrum Disorders but it took some time to get my daughter to read up on the subject and then convince her husband that he needed to be tested. About a year and a half ago she took him to a child psychologist. His initial response was that it sounded like Aspergers but once he got into testing he made the common mistake of diagnosing him with ADHD and medicated him accordingly. The meds helped with his hyperactivity which presented as an inability to concentrate but really only masked the underlying issue.
About 3 months ago, after careful research, I discovered that one of the leading researchers and therapists dealing with Aspergers lived about 30 minutes from my daughter. Subhan’Allah, isn’t it amazing how God works? Anyway, she made the initial appointment and after a series of tests, my precious grandson was diagnosed with Aspergers.
This is a wonderful diagnosis! Aspergers is a neaurobiological disorder that is treatable through education, therapy and sometimes dietary means. It also means that he has some areas that he is very high functioning and in knowing that we can help to build on those and guide him towards a successful and productive life.
He’s quite a precious and eccentric little fellow. We all adore him just the way he is and Aspergers is part of who he is. God is truly great for giving us this child!
