O yeah on the obsessions! We copped trains for years, then trucks - alllll the different kinds. Now we have moved onto Star Wars.
I just got this info today -
What is Asperger Syndrome?
A developmental disorder which falls within the Autism Spectrum. Main features of this disorder become obvious during early childhood and remain constant throughout life, although common features and degree of actual impairment can vary. Rarely recognised before the age of 3. More common in boys.
Core features are lack of social skills, limited ability to have a 2 way conversation and an intense interest in a particular subject. Most of these children attend normal primary schools.
COMMUNICATION
Although these children are often highly articulate, content of speech may be abnormal, tending to be pedantic and often centering on 1 or 2 favourite topics. Sometimes a word or phrase is repeated over and over. Usually there is a comprehension deficit despite apparent superior verbal skills. Non verbal communication, both expressive and receptive is often impaired.
SOCIAL INTERACTION
There tends to be impairment in a 2 way social interaction due to an inability to understand the rules governing social behaviour. A lack of empathy with other and little to no eye contact may be evident. Can appear to be stuck on the egocentric stage of social and emotional development. They tend to perceive the world exclusively from their own point of view. Although interested in social relationships often social contact is made inappropriately.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Is often naive and peculiar. Can tend to be intensely attached to particular possessions often engaging in repetitive activities. Resistant to change, coping best when life is predictable. They prefer structure and may concentrate exclusively on matter in which they are interested. Are often known as loners who never quite fit in because of eccentric behaviour, peculiar ways of speaking and a lack of social skills.
COMMON FEATURES
Excellent rote memory, absorbs facts easily. General performs well with maths science and reading. May be anxious and unable to cope with criticism or imperfection. Often the victims of teasing and bullying leading to withdrawal into isolated activities. Can appear to be clumsy and have an unusual gait or stance. Often seen as odd or eccentric. Language appears good but may have limited content and poor social understandinjg. Self interested and lacks empathy.
Freya I too have a debrief journey thread "Meeting Matilda... Meeting Autism". I think you may find somethings insteresting when you read our journeys. A lot of what he does sounds very familiar.
Maz- I hear you on the white foods!!! The only vegetable Riley will eat is mashed potato or hot chips! If I try and mash any other veg with the potato he takes one look at it and freaks.
we had a great tea tonight...sheppards pie and what does mario have...noodles and scrambled eggs I always have to cook 2 meals..one for us all and then one for him
food.... its the bain of my existence!!! I do keep 1/4 cup pureed cauliflower in the freezer to add into mashed potato and scrambled eggs.... it even can go into eggs and used in the batter for french toast.... I put it in "white soup" that Matilda LOVES!
I make a bacon, potato and leek soup... and then hide 1/4 cauliflower in it! Because its all pureed in the end & tastes of bacon and is white! Whammo! I also hide sweet potato puree in most things.... bolognaise, pizza sauce.... etc etc. I hide sweet potato in my baking as well... choc chip biscuits, chocolate cake.... even cinnamon scrolls... Apple puree works as well.
I always have to cook 2 meals..one for us all and then one for him
food.... its the bain of my existence!!! I do keep 1/4 cup pureed cauliflower in the freezer to add into mashed potato and scrambled eggs.... it even can go into eggs and used in the batter for french toast.... I put it in "white soup" that Matilda LOVES!
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