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jazzydoc

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I'm here because I recently realized my 17yo daughter is an Aspie. I'm a physician, and could kick myself for not picking it up earlier. She'd like to go away to college next year, and although I'd love for her to be able to go, I'm not sure her executive functioning skills are strong enough for her to succeed. We're in the process of getting her an official diagnosis, and ways to get her help so she can go succeed at college away from home.

I can see some of her Aspie traits came from me, so she comes by it honestly. As a physician, I'm also interested in learning more about autism spectrum to help my patients.
 
Hello,
As a father of two daughters, I understand where you are coming from.
"Let Her Go Man". Just like Temple Grandin was OK, so will your daughter be. You have done everything for her that you can (and I'm sure you did it well, as I can tell you love her), and now it is time that she learned the rest of the skills she needs. This is beyond your capability. She must find her own way in the world, and to hold her back would only delay the inevitable.
I hope this helps. I am sure that you will make whatever decision is best.
Peace
 
It's ok Doc, you are a human being. Don't blame yourself. You caught it early enough compared to some of us who are in our 40s and just learned we are Aspies.

That is nice you care about your daughter & want to learn more about Aspergers. Hope you have enough time to monitor posts to absorb enough info to get a pattern and thereby understand/learn/master what Aspergers is. Depending on her severity, college might be the best thing or not. Some women with Aspergers are too trusting & can get fooled/get hurt.

If you have any questions please ask.

May this new journey/trail be a good one for both your daughter and you.




jazzydoc said:
I'm here because I recently realized my 17yo daughter is an Aspie. I'm a physician, and could kick myself for not picking it up earlier. She'd like to go away to college next year, and although I'd love for her to be able to go, I'm not sure her executive functioning skills are strong enough for her to succeed. We're in the process of getting her an official diagnosis, and ways to get her help so she can go succeed at college away from home.

I can see some of her Aspie traits came from me, so she comes by it honestly. As a physician, I'm also interested in learning more about autism spectrum to help my patients.
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Thanks for the tip on the book. I checked it out on Amazon, and found I already own it! I went through a frenzy of buying books a few months ago, and am working my way through the stack. I'll put that one on top so I get to it next. Then I'll have to convince her to read it.
 
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