My son was diagnosed as ASP at age three because he had sensory issues like unable the tolerate sticky glue, sunlight too bright outside, horrible meltdowns if teacher woke him up from his nap, inappropriately touching other kids, annoying others, etc.
We were devastated that his diagnosis was Aspergers. Felt like it was our fault and we blamed each other for his genetic problems. Over the next few years, other clinicians said he had ADHD and not asp. We were relieved! But recently he was tested again and the NP said he is ASP. This time however, we weren't in denial, nor upset. He is who he is and a diagnosis doesn't change that. We are trying to understand him more and help him through his struggles. This is the life and struggle of a 2E kid.
