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mel76
05-11-2007, 12:41 PM
WE took our daughter to her new doctor & he was wonderful. As soon as we walked in his office we knew that this doctor was going to be the right one for our 7 year old daughter.
He asked Questions that no other doctor or specialist have asked, he listened to our concerns, which no other doctor has done previously. He spoke to our daughter like she was grown up not like a baby, which she liked......
He read the evaluation from her teacher, Gave her a check over.
He sent her for a whole heap of Blood Tests (the results will be in on Friday)
He turned around & said
"i can diagnose her today with Asperger's Syndrome but i would like to get the school councillor to do the evaluation for Asperger's so you as parents can have a definite result in writing as you have been waiting a very long time - years for a result to her behaviour. I believe with all certainty that she has some traits of Asperger's & that's why she has problems in a lot of area's compared to peers her age. Rest assured we will get her the help she needs & the support you guys need to make life a lot easier to deal with"

OMG we love this doctor.......
My hubby & i have had a great weight lifted off our shoulders.....
For 5 years we have been asking for help with our daughter, for 5 years we have told the doctors (lost count on how many doctors she's been to) that it's not behaviour there is something wrong.
As a parent you really do know your child
One thing i have learnt through this whole experience is ALWAYS trust your parental instincts.

Previously her teacher had told me that she's worked with kids with Autism & Asperger's & she said that my daughter doesn't have that it's only her concentration.
then on Friday when i went to see her teacher to tell her how i went with the doctor i spoke to my friend first & she told me that the teacher told her at the begining of the year that she hasn't had any experience with Autism or aspergers & she went & done a day course on teaching autistic children (my friends daughter has aspergers as well just worse) the problem is autstic children are totally different to children with aspergers so they need to be taught diffenet.
Lucky there's not that long left of this school year.'Next year i want to get her into a class with a male teacher that teachers an autistic child at the moment & her new doctor turned around & told my hubby that he will personally make sure that our daughter get's the right teacher & the right help even if he needs to be at that school everyday kicking butt.....
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as you can tell we are very relieved & happy.......
just thought i would give you guys an update.....

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to everyone on this site as you guys have been very supportive & understanding & i thank you from the bottom of my heart...

Mel

PS: Sorry i think i may have put this in the wrong section, thanks in advance if it needs to be moved....




mel35
05-11-2007, 01:15 PM
Mel I'm so glad that you have finally found a doctor that has patience and understanding to help your daughter and your family, hopefully now things will improve:)

Patricia
05-11-2007, 01:25 PM
Thank goodness you are your family are finally getting the help and support that you all need and deserve.

Lets hope this is just the start of better things for you all :)

Mad Old Cow
05-11-2007, 01:43 PM
Mel i am so happy for you & your family that you have finally found some help & sounds like this Dr is the friend you have been looking for, it will all start to get better form now on

Stormy
05-11-2007, 01:46 PM
I'm glad you've finally got an answer Mel....and hope that the support they offer can help both you and your child :)

Rachel
05-11-2007, 02:01 PM
Mel that is so great! Seems like your DD's teacher is a little bit strange but like you said at least the school year is nearly over :yes:
This new doctor really sounds brilliant :D

sandydee
05-11-2007, 02:31 PM
:clap:thats all great for you all Mel:yes:the new doctor sounds brilliant and all sounds like you might get somewhere now:yes:things will get better from here on:hug:

miss kiki
05-11-2007, 02:38 PM
that's great mel! good find on the doctor and so happy that he's there to support you, your daughter, and family. hopefully things will improve and get better quickly for you all! :)

Heather
05-11-2007, 07:08 PM
Wonderful news....are you all celebrating tonight?
Dr. Tony Attwood (http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/search.html) has a great Aspergers site with many really good links.
As much as I hate labelling, there are times when a parents concerns are vindicated when they receive such.
It is also very comforting to know that many, many children doagnosed with this syndrome (from the higher end of the Autism spectrum) go on to lead ' normal' lives, marrying, having children and working productively.....but I'm sure the Doctor told you that.

mel76
05-11-2007, 08:30 PM
Bill Gates has Asperger's and a lot of judges .. she loves Maths & can figure any maths questions out quicker than any other child in her class.
Maybe she's going to be our Mathematician, you ask her does she want a toy or a maths book & she always chooses a maths book. So we are excited for her as now her life will take a different path....
From a very :):):)
Mum

susiq
05-11-2007, 09:18 PM
That's great news Mel. What a relief for you and your family. Like you said, you should always trust your instincts. I'm glad you finally found the perfect Dr for your daughter

Supa
06-11-2007, 09:01 AM
Oh Mel at long last you are getting the help you need!

mumofAdenandJai
09-11-2007, 07:39 AM
That is such wonderful news for you mel keep us posted on how it all goes

kimba
10-11-2007, 07:47 PM
Mel that is fantastic news.It is great to actually find a doc who listens and does not make u feel like u r over-reacting!!!I know I wanted to steal one of the hospital docs during my clinic visits during my pregnancy-he was so easy to talk to and a really nice guy to boot.

Manda
11-11-2007, 12:05 PM
Oh mel thats great, Im glad you now have a Dr that will actually help your family!

Good luck with your journey. Keep us posted!

dragonfly97
21-11-2007, 10:23 AM
that is wonderful news i hope this dr. works out for you guys