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Asperger Syndrome

The Good, the bad and “Inclusion”. Asperger Syndrome. By Grant Campbell 1 st March 2013. My experiences. Early diagnosis 5 years old through multi-agency giving more reliable diagnosis. Parents able to access specific advice and support

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Asperger Syndrome

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  1. The Good, the bad and “Inclusion” Asperger Syndrome By Grant Campbell 1st March 2013

  2. My experiences • Early diagnosis • 5 years old through multi-agency giving more reliable diagnosis. • Parents • able to access specific advice and support • Able to access specialised respite group where I learnt that I wasn’t “Special” or “Alone” in my experiences and I could be myself and be accepted.

  3. Don’t tell anyone but------ • Although I wasn’t embarrassed by AS I just wanted to be accepted for who I was • As I got older I felt confident enough to think “Why should I feel embarrassed I’m actually a great person?!” • A diagnosis or label doesn’t define who you are e.g. would anyone refuse a diagnosis of diabetes or asthma? So what’s so bad about a diagnosis of A.S.D?

  4. What helped me • Right support at the right time • Support then reduce rather than let pupils fail and try to pick them up again • Allow pupils to experience as much as possible • Importance of “MEANINGFUL INCLUSION”

  5. Older and wiser? Well---- • I think I have done very well so far. • Life still has lots of challenges especially socially, around work and independent living. • May be eloquent and quite brainy but can’t use a cooker without blue smoke appearing in mum’s kitchen! • Lots of things stress me out and need to practise social experiences such as bus routes before becoming independent in same. One route at a time– every one is a different experience.

  6. Seeing into the future • ?????????? Who knows what support I may need in the future • I have seen benefits of Supported Employment – hope if I needed it ,it would be available for me.

  7. Important interventions for me • Early diagnosis • Correct support at the right time • Help and support for family • Help into employment if possible • Support for independent living. THAT’S ALL FOLKS!

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