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Recent content by GrumpyBore

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    Mom of Aspie with Questions

    thanks for the welcome, Crossbreed!
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    Mom of Aspie with Questions

    so true, Shamar! I always worry about being careful what I say.
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    Mom of Aspie with Questions

    hi, GadAbout. hubby is an introvert. although, I have also wondered if he's Aspie....his "symptoms" (and I hate to use that word, but I have ataxia, where saying the right word is a difficulty) seem less. with the eyeglasses, not an issue with teasing, he has always been homeschooled, he...
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    Mom of Aspie with Questions

    he never likes to explain how he is feeling, but he always knows that he CAN talk to me about it if he wants to. and it's the same with if he does a particular behavior, he never wants to explain why he did it, but I will ask him calmly if he can tell me why.
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    Mom of Aspie with Questions

    thanks for your reply, Cazelle. I have been unable to find any societies here where I am, nearest seems to be in Seattle, and I can't get down there. my son doesn't like to go out and do anything, he prefers to stay indoors. USUALLY he will spend time on his computer, but today, with his...
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    Mom of Aspie with Questions

    oh, no, I just asked the one time, in case it was a issue of the eyeglasses got broken, or they were hurting him. in truth, I mainly worry these days, because if his dad sees him, he will get angry and yell at him. I admit, I did caution him that might happen, telling my son that just once...
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    Mom of Aspie with Questions

    thanks for the reply. I'm used to his "regular" tune out activities, but the eyeglasses thing was new, and I was just wondering. he's been doing it for about 4 hours now, and that's a long span compared to other tune out times which only last about 30 minutes or so. it doesn't help for him that...
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    Mom of Aspie with Questions

    UPDATE TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE RESPONDED SO FAR: The eyeglasses are back on! Son just put them back on a few minutes ago, and is now playing on his computer! :) Thank you everyone for your support! This is a great bunch of people, I am glad that I found this forum! :) Hi, I am the mom of a 14yr...
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    Mom of a 14yr old son who would seem to have Asperger's, but married to completely unsupportive...

    Mom of a 14yr old son who would seem to have Asperger's, but married to completely unsupportive husband who refuses to believe it.
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