On Asperger's Syndrome...

I have received this post many weeks back from Ismail Abu Bakar. Thanx Ismail!

Gives us the introduction on what is Asperger Syndrome and all...

What is Asperger's Syndrome?
Asperger's Syndrome, also known as Asperger's Disorder or Autistic Psychopathy, is a Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) characterized by severe and sustained impairment in social interaction, development of restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. These characteristics result in clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.......

I'm not too sure who the author is, but to read more, please visit the following link. Lots more info here http://alum.wpi.edu/~trek/aspergers.html

So Busy!

Hi All,

I know i have been neglecting this blog, sorry about that. I have been so bogged down, between work, family commitments etc.

Anyways, hope to see you guys tomorrow at the meeting.

For those who wants to post articles, stories to this blog, please email me at aiza_azhari@yahoo.com. I will put it up here.

Till then.

Parental Support Group Meeting #2 - CHANGE OF TIME

Hi All,

I was with Dr. Subash for my son's appointment on Thursday. Quick update here. The 2nd meeting for the Parental Support Group scheduled next Thursday 14 August 2008 will be rescheduled as follows:

Date :
Thursday, 28 AUGUST 2008

Time :
2PM-4PM

Venue:
(Same venue)
Unit Psikiatri Kanak-kanak & Remaja
Level 3, Menara Timur
Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya
59100, Kuala Lumpur.

The nurses may also contact you for this.

See you there!

Have a good weekend.

Interesting Read (contributed by Elinna)

Hi All,

Following are the links that have been posted by a fellow mummy, Elinna Razak (thanx Elinna!) on the Facebook group earlier. For some reason there seems be slow takers on the FB, so i thought i'll just paste the links here.

Aspergers Syndrome Foundation - Information Sheets - Children
The Asperger's Syndrome Foundation is committed to promoting awareness and understanding of Asperger's Syndrome
Source: http://www.aspergerfoundation.org.uk/

Temper Tantrums: Guidelines for Parents by Robert G. Harrington, PhD University of Kansas
Every teacher of young children and every new parent can expect to witness some temper tantrums in children from age 1–4 years. On average, temper tantrums are equally common in boys and girls, and more than half of young children will have one or more per week.
Read more here: http://www.nasponline.org/resources/behavior/tantrums_ho.aspx

Asperger's Syndrome Meltdowns: How to Cope by Mary M. Alward
Asperger's Syndrome is on the autism spectrum. It is a disorder where children experience overwhelming emotions which they can't control. They also can have poor motor skills and an aversion to texture and touch. ...
Read more here: http://www.googobits.com/articles/2314-aspergers-syndrome-meltdowns-how-to-cope.html

Happy reading!

The Story of Manman - 1

Hello,

I'm Eimann Azry - but I like Manman better. I was a premature baby, born at 7 months with my weight less than a kilo. When I was four years old, my teacher told mummy that she should have me checked out, because I'm different. Mummy was reluctant, because she feels that all children have different milestones, so it doesn't matter if i was a bit behind as long as I'm healthy. Eventually mummy and daddy had me checked out - and doctor told us that I have Asperger's Syndrome.

I used to love playing with sticks and strings. I would imagine myself building a town with lots and lots of electrical post (or was it the telephone polls) that you see by the roadside. Everywhere we go, mummy must remember to bring along the stick and strings - or else, i will throw a fit, and of course she wouldn't want that to happen.

I used to be fixated with lizards - all kinds of lizards. I can stare at them and look at their pictures for hours, but I think mummy is very happy that I can't bring myself to touch them (even the fake ones). I think they are very yucky.

Some kids and even grownups think I'm weird. But mummy says I'm just a tad eccentric - she tells me that a lot of clever people are eccentric, like Albert Einstein. Maybe if i meet Mr Einstein then I can ask him whether he likes lizards...

(Eimann Azry will be 6 yrs old this year and is the youngest son of Aiza & Azhari. He lives with his parents and elder brother Immran whom he dotes very much - his current obsession is Spiderman)

Where Do I Begin?

As I'm sitting cross legged on my bed, trying to come up with something interesting and intelligent to write - for the welcoming note to this blog, I find myself not knowing where to start. You see, occassionally I will indulged myself in bloghopping but then I was never the one who writes.

In the spirit of experiences sharing (in which this support group was formed), I sincerely hope that this blog can serve as the medium to discuss and share our stories in raising children with Asperger's Syndrome.

Ideas, stories, articles, photos and artworks revolving around these special children are most welcome - mainly to remind us that we are not alone and life is never dull with an aspie around.

Not forgetting, a note of thanks to Dr Subash for getting us together!