[highlandbreeze]

My son is 12 and for seven years we thought he had ADHD(per diagnosis of the AF docs). then we began seeing a civilian doc. and he continued along the ADHD route. But nothing seemed to work so they tack on Oppositional-defiant d/o. But than I was is the waiting room and found info regarding Asperger's and it was like they were talking about my son. Currently they are continuing with Concerta and behavior mod. I'm trying to get info but it's not easy to find.

[Travis McGee]

It's typical for AS kids to be misdiagnosed 4-5 times over several years before the correct diagnosis is arrived at. There are now lots of books, websites etc that can help you get up to speed on AS, but they are all new, since the late 90s. GBU.

[uncitizen]

I see that this disorder has only been recognized for a couple of years. Which means your son could be the gineau pig for some new drugs.

Be careful with that. Several years ago my 14 year old daughter was having problems concentrating in school, the doc said she didn't have ADD, but that they wanted to try a new drug out on her to see if it would help. I didn't understand how these things worked and the doc didn't tell me that she was going to be part of a clinical trial. But there was this funny looking prescription that had to be authorized by the govt. I don't remember the exact name of the medication, but it made my daughter turn violent. She kicked in walls and doors. Never had a violent episode before that. That medication has not yet been put on the market to my knowledge, unless it is under a different name.

[nina0113]

I'd never heard of Asperger's so I took a quick minute to look it up - that sounds exactly like my Dad. Brilliant at math & science, no ability to make friends - everyone at church likes him, but it never occurs to him to socialize outside there or his workplace (retired now). The only socialization he actually enjoys, even within the family, are very structured games - either card or board. His daily routine is essential. He has his own weird little diet that he made up himself: no vegetables, no fat, very little meat - he lives on rice, skim milk & non-fat cottage cheese.

I'll have to do more reading & ask my bro the MD about it.