My sweet youngest daughter Megan has always been a tough kid. She has a lot of little quirks that we have always just chocked up to being "Megan". However, recently it has become obvious that her life has become a bit more frantic. We have known that she suffers from ADHD and had originally decided not to medicate her for it. But it has been starting to affect her schoolwork. So we took her to the doctor last week to discuss putting her on medication so that she is able to focus and catch up in school. However we got more out of the appointment than we were expecting.
It has been discovered that Megan also suffers from a form of Autism called Aspergers. We have only had a few days to absorb this information so I don't have a lot of details to pass along. But I do want to get it out there as a means to explain Megan. All these things we thought were possibly naughty behavior are actually from the Aspergers and she honestly doesn't have any control over these behaviors.
So please bear with us as we navigate what this means for Megan and for our family. We have some serious adjustments to make. Please keep Megan in your prayers. She is going to have rougher time in life than I wanted for her.
Until next time,
Monday, March 22, 2010
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I don't know anything about that, but at least you know now, and knowing allows you to research. I have all the confidence you will find a way to help your beautiful daughter have a terrific life.
Prayers.
-- Stephanie in Dallas
Thinking about you all. <3
Oh my gosh! I don't know what to say. No wonder you've had such a difficult time. I'm sure you have mixed feelings - you were getting upset with yourself because you couldn't get her behavior issues resolved, and you blamed yourself. But this diagnosis opens another whole area of concern. At least it should give you a better understanding of why she acts certain ways, and better ways to guide her behavior. As you said, it will take some time to research and learn about it. I'm so sorry you have another challenge in your life. But Megan is still a wonderful, precious, sweet little girl - and very fortunate to have such a loving immediate and extended family!
Love and Hugs,
Connie
I have known a couple of kids that have this type of autisum... Do stress too bad. Like Connie said at least you know now. There are plenty of support groups out there. She will just be unique. She is still the same Megan, but now you just have learned a little bit more about her. Love you!!!
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