Moms of Kids with Asperger

Have you had him diagnosed? I have a 10 year old who I feel shows signs too, but I have no idea where to start. I have tried to find someone in the Greeley area to no avail. All I have gotten is the run around. Any advice would really help me too.

do you ever get on the message boards? They have great support board that has helped me tremendously. they are on AOL.
My son gets his therapy from the local mental heath center. The school might be able to help set up a plan to help him there. Good luck!!!

I strongly urge you to look into Chiropractic. Specifically a Maximized Living Provider. The brain was designed to send signals to the body for all function, healing, and responses. When the communication is cut off the brain does not thrive and the body gets little or no signals and life flowing to it. The spinal cord is the superhighway of life flowing from the brain to the nerves throughout the entire body, if your child has any subluxation (nerve interference due to misalignment of the spine) then he is not thriving at his God given potential. Chiropractic is the small miracle that doctors dont like to talk about because there is no pharmaceutical perks and money involved. Our bodies are created to fight disease and sickness. When there is a communication barrier through the nervous system the body cannot thrive. Its actually so very simple. I urge you to look for a Maximized Living Chiropractor in your area.

Here are some resources to try:
Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council
3401 Quebec St., Suite 6009
Denver, CO 80207
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Autism Education Action Group
7875 Deer Hill Grove
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
###-###-####; ###-###-#### (fax)
Email: ____@____.com
Web: www.aeag.org

Autism Recovery Education
Michelle Cheney
4208 County Road 311
Ignacio, CO 81137
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Email: ____@____.com
Web: www.autismrecovery.com
Two-pronged approach to autism recovery addressing individual dietary and environmental needs. Worldwide online and telephone support and assistance. Handbook, resources, recovery photos and more.

Autism Society of Colorado
Jeff Konrade-Helm
550 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 100
Lakewood, CO 80226-3116
###-###-####; (877) COLO-ASD; ###-###-#### (fax)
Email: ____@____.com
Web: http://www.autismcolorado.org

Autism Society of the Pikes Peak Region
Alison Seyler
P.O. Box 7802
Colorado Springs, CO 80933
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Email: ____@____.com
Web: http://www.asappr.org
Provide support and information regarding autism spectrum disorders to families, educators, and other professionals in the Pikes Peak Region.

Colorado Department of Education: Special/Gifted/Pre-K
Welcome to the Special/Gifted/Pre-K page. As the name implies, this page encompasses much more than special education. It also includes information on Pre-K/Early Childhood programs and services, Gifted and Talented programs and services, and a link to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind.
Web: http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_special.htm

Parent to Parent of Colorado
Dianne McNamara
801 Yosemite Street
Aurora, CO 80230
(877) 472-7201
Email: ____@____.com
Web: http://www.p2p-co.org
Connecting and supporting parents of children with disabilities and/or special health care needs in communities throughout Colorado.

Hi M.,

My daughter taught at an INCREADIBLE school for autisitc children here in Denver. It is called the Alta Vista Center for Autisim. Call them at ###-###-#### and speak with Airial. Sorry I can't remember her last name. She will be able to give you resources like crazy.
I just called my daughter and she said to call your Community Center Board. I tried to find a phone number for you on line and was not successful. I know that the Alta Vista center will have the informtion for you.

If you want to speak to my daughter I know she would be more than happy to talk with you. I am here in Golden and she is in Denver. If you want to call me you can and I can hook you both up. I have a toll free number at my business you can use to call 866.511.2622.

What a great Mom you are to get help. God Bless you and your family.

J.

My oldest child/son has Ausperger's. He is 10. What question's do you have? I'd be happy to help you in any way. What symptoms do your boys display? How were they diagnosed? Ausperger's is a tough one.

M.

Married mother of 5 children.
10-boy, 8-girl, 5-girl, 3-boy, 11 month-girl

I work as a teacher's aide in special education at a charter elementary school. Our school doesn't handle autistic children, but we have had a few diagnosed as asperger children who have been sent to more traditional schools who can better serve their needs.
I would suggest contacting the school district to find the person who is in charge of special education for the district. He or she could hopefully help you find the right school and resources to benefit your son.
Best of Luck to you!

Hi M.,

My name is S., and I am a parent advisor at PEAK Parent Center, check out our web site at www.peakparent.org. PEAK employs community parent mentors who keep tabs on support groups and community happenings through out the state. The parent mentor in the Greeley area is Cheryl Sutherland at ____@____.com's happy to email you about Greeley resources. Another place to ask is the Autism Society of Colorado at
Autism Society of Colorado
550 S. Wadsworth Blvd
Suite 100
Lakewood, CO 80226
###-###-#### office
###-###-#### fax
http://www.autismcolorado.org/default.aspx

I hope this is a helpful start to your search. Please feel free to call or email PEAK Parent center anytime. PEAK's toll free number is 800-284-0251

Hi M.,

I saw this last week and knew of a person that would have some answers for you. I just heard back from her yesterday afternoon. She is a case manager for the city. Let me know if you need any more information and best wishes to you and your son!!

Here are some options for your friend. Have her call Envision ###-###-#### and ask for the intake department. They will help her get connected with early intervention services. I am surprised that she is not already working with EI. It is very uncommon for Autism to be diagnosed prior to age 5, but there is a waiver program that supports children who are diagnosed. It is a great service. Envision case workers should be able to assist her. Also Asperger is pretty rare and many behaviors are similar to this syndrome, but are not actual Aspergers. Tell her there are some great supports available and with this help she will have some great options for her child.

Should she have trouble the case management director is Linda Medina and I work with her quite often. If she has trouble tell her to call Linda and that I say HI! (Marla)

Truly,
J.

Hi, M.! I saw your post yesterday and contacted a friend of mine in San Diego for information for you. Tom has a close friendship with a couple whose young son is autistic.

Tom suggested you get an accurate diagnosis and expert intervention as quickly as you can. What his friends have learned is that intervention is most successful when started as early as possible. His friends, Robin & Frank, initially took Johnny to the Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego--http://www.chsd.org. You may wish to contact someone there, who can give you referral information here in Colorado.

Next, Tom said that Robin & Frank make extensive use of a center called Brain Highways--http://www.brainhighways.com. It is a local program, but I noticed on the site that there is information for out-of-area parents. Again, they may be a good source of information for you.

Frank & Robin also stay in touch with an organization that helps them with specific therapies. Here is the web address: http://www.casefamily.com/

Lastly, Robin makes much use of a website called "Valeries List," which is a networking vehicle for parents and provides support and advice: http://www.valerieslist.com/val/index.asp

M., I hope that this information will be useful, and I will remember you and your son in my prayers.

All the best...T. N.

Dear M.,
You have already heard from Shirley Swope, who is a wonderful source of information. I am a board member of Parent to Parent of Colorado, a statewide parent support organization. Our website is www.p2p-co.org . We can help put you in touch with other families in your area, find lots of local resources, recommend drs, therapists, schools, etc. We have an active and useful listserv where parents from all over the state write daily about a wide variety of issues involving children with special needs. I hope you will join us.

take care, S.

hi M. i have a little guy with aspergers. your local public school is required to provide services for your son through the individuals with disabilities in education act(IDEA). kids birth to 3 go to an early intervention agency for help kids 3 and over get it through the school. learn about your rights through this act(like on google) and then go to your local special ed department for help. my boy is 3 and he gets free preschool and speech therapy through our local school. if you have any other specific questions drop me a note. i will be glad to help.

Both my husband and son have aspergers. My husband does great and has no problems holding down a full time job and being a great father ( I know some parents unfamiliar with aspergers worry about that). The first step is to get an official diagnosis so you can work with your schools resources. You have gotten some great advice on this blog. I just wanted to let you know not to panic. My son is very happy and well adjusted. If you want first hand experience about my son or husband feel free to contact me.
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Hi M.,
As stated previously, your son's school is required to provide equal education opportunities. You might want to get in touch with your local community centered board, which I believe is Envision http://www.envisionco.org/ They can assist with testing and helping you find resources such as service coordination with schools, therapies and respite support. Another place (probably the best place to start for information) is The ARC of Colorado http://www.thearcofco.org/resources.html You might also want to check out the CO Autism Society (a lot of resources are listed at the ARC's website).

Hi M.,

i know of a product that has helped several autistic children. If you would like more info. Call me or e-mail me... J. ###-###-#### or ____@____.com luck,
J.