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After years of telling doctors that something else was wrong, we were told that Aaron has Asperger Syndrome. I was confused and scared, but I have come to realize that AS didn't change Aaron. He's still the wonderful, strange, funny, little boy that I wanted everyone else to have a chance to love. If anything the diagnosis has made it easier for a lot of people (but not all) to look past "odd" behaviors and see how fantastic Aaron is.
If anything I struggle with the idea that Aaron isn't "autistic enough" for me to be able to seek support and comfort in a community like this. I can't explain the feeling. I think it's insane, but that is where I am. Maybe it's part of the process, maybe it's just me.
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by Aaronsmom on 05.15.08 - public - 72 visits
For a few weeks, maybe a little over a month now, Aaron's been having wetting accidents during school or after school. They've been small, not noticeable except for the smell. His underwear will be wet, but nothing else. I've just been keeping up with his laundry and everything has been fine. But the other day he completely emptied his bladder without noticing, or so he says. His pants, shirt, socks and shoes were soaked. I don't know how long he was like that before I noticed. He seemed surprised when I pointed it out to him. On top of that we've started having more "bad days;" the days when he comes strait into my office and crashes, crying about how everyone hates him or life is just terrible. Today, I found him in my office slamming his head against the sender-block wall. His forehead is bruised now.
Things were going so so well and now this? I really don't want to go back there. I hate it there. I can't stand seeing him hurt like that and I am so afraid that I don't have the strength to go through it again. I saw the light at the end of the tunnel and that gave me the strength to carry on.
There is a picture in his Asperger book of a cat wrapped in bubble wrap. I just want to wrap him up like that. I want to protect him from that pain, but I don't know how.
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4muskateers
Posted on Fri, 16 May 2008
sometimes children will regress if they are being abused in anyway...happened to 2 of my friends...one child is 4, the other is 11...and because of the abuse at school these children started with the bed wetting, and wetting without being conscious about it...an ugly thought but reality is these children are abused daily and don't tell anyone.
EmilyL
Posted on Fri, 16 May 2008
If he's on any medications, you might want to ask your doctor if they may be interacting badly. Daniel went along well on two meds for a couple of years until the hormones of puberty hit, then his meds were NOT GOOD together any more. We switched meds and life got better. I hope the solution is as simple for you. Good luck, sweetie.
shannonj
Posted on Fri, 16 May 2008
Your description does make me think of seizures as well....I would definitely get in touch with a doctor. My DAN doc comes to Alpharetta once a week and I think she is accepting new patients.....She would want to run some tests and see what is causing the changes. Those are significant and mean something and you are right to pay attention to them. But be brave, and just take one day at a time...You can do this. You can. I try to always figure out what my son's behaviors are trying to teach me--what clues they are giving me that can help him be his best self....Hang in there and let me know if you want Dr. Buckley's contact info.
mercurymom
Posted on Fri, 16 May 2008
MY first thoughs...yeast. Do some checking to see if it is bio-medical..honestly in my house..it ALWAYS is connected to health, food, something in that line...good luck.
Aaronsmom
Posted on Fri, 16 May 2008
I don't know. I don't really know when he wets. I feel like though I'm with him a lot I'm not really "with" him. I run the after school program he attends, but I'm working first. Even though I'm near him I feel like I'm so very far away.
Jake9068
Posted on Fri, 16 May 2008
I would try to rule out physical causes: UTI, seizures, yeast.....
slhh130
Posted on Fri, 16 May 2008
I am so sorry. My son did regress. Its been a wild year. You do have the strength. You just don't want to have to. I know. At first it sounded like symptoms my son was showing but then you said stuff about school and head bang. My son used to head bang. I hate it. I hate to have to ask this but just a quick question: Does he ever just stare off into outer space and not answer you for a minute or two? Maybe just before or during the time he wets himself?
