Anyone watch the show last night about the Autistic boy? - Autism Spectrum Message Board

2cutekids · 02-04-2005, 06:17 AM

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Anyway, I watched it. I was wondering if anyones child is like that boy on there? He was dx High Functioning.

My son, even at his worst time, was not half as bad as that.

I understand that this is a sprectum disorder, but wow, what a span they let things fall in. Are you "High Functioning" because you are smart? Or because you can function more and somewhat alone?

My son will be able to attend school with out an aid, he will be able to have a family and get married.

Is my son an exception to the role of Autism? I have joined a few boards recentally and do not feel too accepted because of my son. NO one responds to my post. I don't know if it is that I'm new or because it hurts to hear.

Is is ok if I still post here?

sarahrose · 02-04-2005, 07:04 AM

I watched it, and he did not seem high function at all, he looked and acted more like some of the other kids in my son's school. He seemed to have limited vocabulary as well............this was also a child actor, so who knows.
My husband now wants a GPS locator for our son............uugh!!

2cutekids · 02-04-2005, 07:26 AM

Is he a wonder? I saw those on Extreame Makeover Home Edition before. The are great if you have a child that walks away. I think all kids she get one, then if they want, have it removed at 18. Could you imagine how less kidnapping you would have? Maybe have one inplanted in different parts of the child, like your choice, so they aren't all in the same place and easy to take out...

Sorry thinking out loud again :blush:

Annee · 02-04-2005, 08:13 AM

Hi 2cute

I don't think it's rare for an Autistic child to be as high-functioning as yours. But I think it's rare for them to be diagnosed. If a child does not need an aide, will get married and have a family, then it's unlikely that anyone would bother to have him assessed. Looks like you were just more on the ball than others in your situation would be.

2cutekids · 02-04-2005, 08:24 AM

well, he got alot better over the last year. He did have alot of scripting speech that wasn't "normal" and a few other autsitic things. Tippie toe walking, flapping, screaching ect... but that is all gone now.

THAT is how he was dx. I wonder if I should have him reassesed to see where he is at on the spectrum if he is still even on it.