Do you a husband that has ASPERGER SYNDROME or ADD???
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No, I don't have a husband with Asperger's Syndrome or ADD/ADHD. Although, I have HFA; higher-functioning Autism, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder myself. I am 17 -- and almost an adult. If you ever have any questions, please let me know... my email address is Luvs2Write16@aol.com. (I do not check email on Yahoo-as I delete all of it, so please email me on my AOL account). You're also welcome to Instant Message me anytime at Luvs2Write16@aol.com or Michelle_Leatherbury@yahoo.com. I also have a MYSPACE.com account - if you'd like to become friends on there - as well, my MYSPACE account is : www.myspace.com/michellen2008. Hope to hear from you!\n\nSincerely,\n\nMichelle\n~ The girl wanting to learn Spanish -- haha~!!
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Stupid No, lonely, yes.\n\nYou could seek the help of your doctor to find out what it is that is making your life so topsy turvy.\n\nBut men, well they are as hard to understand as us women.\n\nIt sounds as if you are divorced or seperated from the husband and that has your life in a whirl.  It is hard to adjust to such changes and they can effect a person in so many ways.  So for yourself, seeking the help of a professional would be wise.
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Stay with her! My wife is Bipolar and we have a wonderful marriage. The key is to make sure she stays on her meds. . if she does everything should be fine. I can say from experience that my wife is much more loving that many "normal" women I've met over the years.
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it takes some work, but its worth it. I explain to the kids that he was born different, and its hard for him to have a conversation, but he loves to play just like them. I keep my eye on the situation so if he or the other kids are getting frustrated I can step in and smooth things out. I have found that its better to let him play with kids just a little younger than him , they are usually closer to the same level. It helps to have them play with multiple use toys, like blocks, sandboxes, cars etc, rather than toys with specific uses that autistic kids may not want to do. Find a parent who is understanding too, kids pick up their attitudes to those different from themselves from their parents. IF you can find a support group you may find families with sibling without autism, and they will be used to socializing with autistic kids. Good luck.
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I would say I was about  hmmm 5 or six when I started using words and such.  Most aspergers and autistics have trouble using body language and you say your child uses body language.  So far at four I would think he is closer to ADHD than autistic nor aspberger's.  My mother was quite concerned with me and took me to psychiatrists and other specialists on autism.  True the non-speech may point to autism but the body language and the hugs and kisses point strongly away from autism.  I really hope he starts speaking soon.  You wanted my e-mail no problem its canucksfan729@hotmail.com.
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I am a nanny for a child with ADD, I don't think full time school is the option for him, but I'd look into your local government to see what they can do for helping you find a home worker, or work at home nanny that will come in and help the child.  The mother of the children I look after is a single mother as well, and she couldn't cut back her hours at her job without losing it all together, so she hired me, between the two of us, we are able to meet his needs, and he is much happier, and doing much better in his school work now that he goes to school.  If you can't afford someone like that, talk to anyone you can, at the school, your doctors, your mp and so on to find out if you can get help paying for someone to come to your house.  The one on one attention for your child would be very beneficial.  The main thing is to keep him in a schedule that he can anticipate every day, same people, same events, same timing, this will be very crucial in his world.\n\nPS If you are looking for a nanny type stable person that is flexible with your hours, talk to your school, and even a local church, they sometimes know of many young women of about 20-30 that love to work with children, especially those needing a bit of extra help that would rather work with children than go into the work force.  I wish you well.  :)
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While I do fix my husband's food plate and I do many other things for him as well that our daughter's consider waiting on him hand and foot, my husband does many things for me also.  He rubs my feet after a hard day of work.  He makes sure the oil is changed in our cars.  He does maintenance around the house.  If I have to work lots of extra hours he will fix dinner and do laundry.\nSo for us it is a two way street.
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Was he that way before you married him? If so, why would you expect it to be different now?\n\nIf he wasn't, then--as said above--you've probably run rampant at home and he doesn't feel the need, or is trying to "balance" the situation. Could also be med/psych reasons too.
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I definitely have ADD.... ADHD, the inattentive type, not the hyperactive type.  I am a pediatric occupational therapist and I have a Master's degree.  My job allows me to be always moving (my body) around and keeping active.  I know if I had a desk job I would be falling asleep at work.  I would look for a career field that doesn't involve a lot of "sit at your desk and be quiet"-ness.  People with ADD/ADHD often need a lot more movement stimulation in their days in order to be functional.  If you're stuck with a desk job scenario, i would try to find opportunities for movement breaks throughout the day to re-energize your nervous system.
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I was just diagnosed with adult ADD.  The testing I did took three sessions of an hour apiece.  The first session was my life history, dealing with school, work and family.  The second was testing dealing with memory, and concentration.  For example I was given 2 lists of words and had to identify which list the word was in when given to me later.  That is about it.  By the way there is no pass or fail.  Either you have it or you don't.  A good website for information on adult ADD is www.ADD.org
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no my husband is definitely not my best friend.he is though very loving  but he considers everything  in utilization of time. he cant waste his single minute on silly talks  or talks which can not provide him any knowledge.he spends his every minute productively  and so i have made few chatter friends  n they have really proved helpful in my solitude
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i do that too! my husband loves that i am so sensative...you just got find people that value your unique self, just ask much as YOU do =o)
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Yes, their is definitely such a thing....I should know!  I was diagnosed 3 years ago and I've been an adult for a long time now.  Now I see how it has affected my life all along--just didn't know what it was---just that I knew things just weren't right.  Adult ADD did not begin in adulthood.  It is usually diagnosed when the person has finally hit the wall and all of the compensation they have done throughout the years doesn't actually serve them well.  In fact, one of the criteria for diagnosing Adult ADD is that the person has displayed symptoms since childhood.  It is very treatable.  Sometimes it takes a while to regulate medication as well as finding the correct one that works for you.  But in my practice, I have seen many almost what I would consider miracles once the person is diagnosed and treated.
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I also have ADD.  I was told when I was 7.  I have been on medication ever since.  I am now 24. \n\nI also just graduated with a dergee in special education.  \n\nIf you have any questions or just want to talk feel free to email me at teddybear_1829@yahoo.com
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Wow that is heavy.  I would have expected to be told all known health related issues before marriage.  Not to mention the effect it would have on our children.\n\nHowever, if you truly love him, it will not matter.  You will love that person no matter what.  What was his reason?  Did he think you would not love him?  Or did he think you would never find out?  \n\nI hope that you can work it out.  Tourettes is not the end of the world (my son has this plus ADHD and OCD).  It's not that bad.  However, the older studies show that it may be hereditary.  I tend to disagree with this, as no one else in our family has this.  Some new studies differ as well.  Read/click on "Breakthrough Yields Clue To Tourettes" at the link below.
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(Not to sound mean or rude but) Leave him alone, the fact of the matter is that many individuals on the spectrum are already overstimulated and thus prefere to live in their own worlds that make sense.  The world of human interaction is scary and it takes a long time to try and figure it out with a lot of trial and error (but only when the individual is ready otherwise you unintentionally harming him).  I was 20 years old before *directly* asking for anything, otherwise it was done by comparison or hand leading.  If you want to encrouage & facilitate communication introduce to "peg booards" to request what he wants or (better yet) teach him to use a computer.  He will not only thrive but be far happier if you let him do things his way (within reason of course!) rather then forcing him out of his world but speaking a lot.
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Hi, I think autism and sensory disorders (trouble with balance) are inherited because quite a few people in my family are just like the people you are talking about. It could very well be Asperger's Syndrome because both boys and girls can have this and they do include all the problems that you mentioned. However...Asperger's Syndrome has no facial changes. It could be a different syndrome closely related though...lots of genetic syndromes can have symptoms that are very closely related to autism. Some syndromes even include what is called autistic like behaviors. Have you ever thought of getting the family...all of them tested at a geneticist? Also it could be a metabolic problem so you could also have everyone tested with a specialist in metabolics. The tests are usually just a simple blood test...nothing scary or anything. Good Luck!