tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post2652640245346162375..comments2024-01-28T06:33:07.421-06:00Comments on Velvet Over Steel: Asperger Syndrome "Falling Through the Cracks" Part IIVelvet Over Steelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08625445902301159594noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-38656854100043287402010-10-16T23:19:02.810-05:002010-10-16T23:19:02.810-05:00Hi! I'm visiting via the special needs blog ho...Hi! I'm visiting via the special needs blog hop! I have a 6 year old daughter with Asperger's. Well, her official diagnosis is high-functioning autism. Why? Because the state of California doesn't recognize Asperger's as autism and you don't get the same amount of help! I think Asperger's really IS autism and people should get the support they need!Cheryl D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09325231488203008376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-68665616268238278902010-10-15T21:12:43.704-05:002010-10-15T21:12:43.704-05:00Some day. One mom at a time. :) We are Supermoms w...Some day. One mom at a time. :) We are Supermoms with Superkids!<br />~Jen B from the blog hopAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-28648868274233370982010-10-15T14:04:08.269-05:002010-10-15T14:04:08.269-05:00We have to advocate for our child everyday. If we...We have to advocate for our child everyday. If we don't no one else will. Welcome to the Special Needs Blog Hop.Tammyhttp://www.autismlearningfelt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-89875701290244889252010-10-15T09:30:40.958-05:002010-10-15T09:30:40.958-05:00I didn't realize that aspergers had problems w...I didn't realize that aspergers had problems with services I would have thought they would have treated it like High Functioning autism. That really sucks. I think more advocating needs to be done for these Aspergers Kids. They should be getting the same help. Thanks for joining the Special Needs Blog Hop. I am now following your blog.a49erfangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893531320207632602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-85560071332267726552010-07-29T15:30:46.658-05:002010-07-29T15:30:46.658-05:00I may not be able to give any answers, but your co...I may not be able to give any answers, but your courage has me inspired. Inspired like I cannot explain. Your blog is speaking volumes to millions that cannot express their gratitude to you in words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-59103128842114832182010-07-22T12:23:57.866-05:002010-07-22T12:23:57.866-05:00I think there is no one simple answer to this ques...I think there is no one simple answer to this question. Many don't understand that aspergers syndrome is autism, just a different form. Many of our aspies are so smart that they dont' qualify for educational supports and the schools decide since there is no behavioral issues they can skirt by without providing the social supports that our children need. Also quite frankly, the districts Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-16883278824392814362010-07-21T08:55:11.438-05:002010-07-21T08:55:11.438-05:00glad that your son is doing well. i think that thi...glad that your son is doing well. i think that this diagnosis comes later to a child as people including doctors, med. professions don't know how to deal with this with families. anything that is out there go for it.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889643640183918872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-44024726198135040002010-07-20T21:24:59.822-05:002010-07-20T21:24:59.822-05:00Thank you ALL for your comments, support, prayers ...Thank you ALL for your comments, support, prayers and for spreading Asperger Syndrome Awareness! Brandon and I appreciate all of you so very much! xoxoxoVelvet Over Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625445902301159594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-51871678260646999802010-07-20T09:35:10.205-05:002010-07-20T09:35:10.205-05:00i can say only one thing - your son is lucky to ha...i can say only one thing - your son is lucky to have a mother like you..the only thing i go thru while reading your post is this little pain in my heart (i have no control over it) and drops of tear which forcefully find their way in my eyes ....i know i cant do anything about it sitting here so far off..NOTHING..but i can pray and you are in my prayers EVERYDAY. i am proud of you....Flying high in the sky....https://www.blogger.com/profile/15696562802402238945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-85338481048060198032010-07-20T05:59:05.417-05:002010-07-20T05:59:05.417-05:00My Sam does not have AS but has high functioning A...My Sam does not have AS but has high functioning ASD. I think so many kids with AS "seem" so "normal" otherwise that there are those who do not think they really need as much assistance, which is nuts. Like you said, if our kids had CP or other disabilities which are more visible, there would be no question as to getting them what they need. We are starting our senior year Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-15928289117239803252010-07-20T05:33:26.770-05:002010-07-20T05:33:26.770-05:00I don't have any answers for you, but am certa...I don't have any answers for you, but am certainly glad that you can serve as an advocate for your son.<br /><br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206732452961715943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-1472530594950647942010-07-19T19:07:33.160-05:002010-07-19T19:07:33.160-05:00I'm convinced that God gave you your youngest ...I'm convinced that God gave you your youngest son because he knew that you would fight for him. I'm just sad that you do have to fight.<br /><br />I don't know the answers. I would think a good portion is just lack of knowledge.sprinkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081967372702276914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-67191791706621241162010-07-19T16:46:28.157-05:002010-07-19T16:46:28.157-05:00I don't know the answer either.
Good for you f...I don't know the answer either.<br />Good for you for keeping up the fight..your son will reap the benefits! <br />It is a shame that there are no programs though...just doesn't make sense.<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-87630740952240666232010-07-19T16:36:26.915-05:002010-07-19T16:36:26.915-05:00I am frustrated for you. What you've describe...I am frustrated for you. What you've described just isn't fair. I've worked with students with cerebral palsy and severe autism, and they get loads of help in just about every area. But not one person that I know with Asperger's has had that same kind of treatment. (I'm not trying to group all disabilities together -- I'm just saying that who says which populations getShelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-46711574904099270552010-07-19T14:43:28.813-05:002010-07-19T14:43:28.813-05:00I agree that Asperger is a tough one because in so...I agree that Asperger is a tough one because in so many ways Asperger people are normal and so no one really knows what to do or how to accomodate them. My son has some legitimate difficulties that "normal" kids don't experience but he is normal enough that it is hard to get educators to take his personal disabilities seriously.Heatherlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355263068372248035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-14187004958620050412010-07-19T12:42:50.566-05:002010-07-19T12:42:50.566-05:00I am glad that your son is well. He is so lucky h...I am glad that your son is well. He is so lucky he have you to fight for him. I feel sorry for those kids who are on the same situation but doesn't have anyone to fight for them. <br /><br />I do hope that this comment of mine would make even a little difference and it would reach the authorities who should make the move to help them.Seyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012823047633348128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-67051469089639239782010-07-19T12:22:28.235-05:002010-07-19T12:22:28.235-05:00having a patient mom like you is equal to 100 expe...having a patient mom like you is equal to 100 experts, moms always know best xxxwilliam mansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127816115228181041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-82734518643246982182010-07-19T10:43:00.090-05:002010-07-19T10:43:00.090-05:00Oh my dear, I wish I had answers to your questions...Oh my dear, I wish I had answers to your questions but I do not. I can only tell you that when anyone describes normal as only being their interpretation, I run.<br /><br />It sounds to me like you are a god send. If you need people to champion your cause I'm right here.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-19553579163162406232010-07-19T09:24:09.341-05:002010-07-19T09:24:09.341-05:00There is nothing mom's wouldn't do for the...There is nothing mom's wouldn't do for the wellness of our kids. I hope you do get answers, if not, at least you're putting the questions out there for people to be aware.Maria@BubblegumandDuctTapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662116090938892495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-5138912076882613972010-07-19T08:43:41.060-05:002010-07-19T08:43:41.060-05:00i am glad your son is doing well...get some of the...i am glad your son is doing well...get some of the same frustrations wih some of the kids i work with...unfortuntely one is now in a treatment center which really has not clue how to work with him and i am trying to get it changed...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3616033152327236452.post-37384710864457539772010-07-19T08:14:38.862-05:002010-07-19T08:14:38.862-05:00I wish I knew the answer, there are many illnesses...I wish I knew the answer, there are many illnesses which don't get the proper support to bothe patient and parents/carers. Hope the situation improves in the future.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.com