[CAluvdubya]

I work with Special Ed kids, some of whom who are fully included in school. Another benefit of early diagnosis is that we work with students on how to get along socially with their peers.

I've worked with some students from Kindergarten through 5th grade and am still amazed at far they came, socially.

On the other hand, I have a niece whose mom and grandmother denied she had any problems. She never got any help even though the school tried. I always suspected she has Asperger's but I was ignored. Now, this young lady is 20 years old and never had a job. She can't interview as she's so uncomfortable talking and communicating with others. It's very sad when I know what can be done.

[Star Traveler]

At first there was “denial” around here ... and when I said to look at this objectively and rationally - I was met with anger, many times. However, I persisted and finally the facts were incontrovertible (apart from me) - so now “acceptance” has resulted in good treatment.