Saram,
My 10yo step son has Aspergers, as does my 29yo brother, and we suspect that my Man has it too. He had a lot of trouble growing up, and was often in fights, etc. One thing that Aspergers people do often is not know how to show or deal with their feelings and emotions, so when he was angry, it would just build and build until he exploded, usually with his fists. There are things he still has trouble with, mainly large groups of people, so we don't go to pubs and things like that. He thought for years that he had a hearing problem from sticking his head in engine bays of race cars and the like, but only recently figured that it is the Aspergers which prevents him from being able to concentrate on one sound or voice. My brother had trouble at school, as my mum was just sent away by the teachers. They would say "that's just how he is" and brush her off. He found a perfect outlet, computers. He can be 'anti-social' and it has all the formality that he thrives on, and has a great job in the field. He and the Boy get on great together, since they are the same.

What I initially just meant to write, was that I saw a book in the library that looked really good on the subject. Flicking through it, I hope to get around to borrowing and reading it soon. I am trying to go this arvo for something else, and if I find it, I will let you know what its called. I know that you may not have much time to read (who does? ), but it may be worth a look.

If you ever want a quiet chat, just PM me.