Well, it's time once again for the show "Parenthood" - good, well written show and you can't go wrong with Craig T. Nelson..... I mention this show because one of the story lines has to do with a family that has a middle school son, Max, who has Asperger's.
Ironically - when we were discovering that our son quite possibly had Asperger Syndrome - this show was in it's first year on air. EVERYONE we told about Sam and our possible diagnosis - told me to watch this show - if only I had a dollar for each time!:-)
I only saw the second half of the season, but it seemed the story line was a bit watered down regarding what a family endures with Asperger's. If you've met one kid with Asperger's, you've only met ONE kid with Asperger's. NO two are a like - some are high functioning (large vocabulary and use of words/sentences), some are low functioning (little to no vocabulary), some have many sensory issues while some have few, some have no desire for socializing, some lack social skills - like Sam and his lack of understanding personal space and taking turns in conversation. It is such a complex condition - I think we will always be learning something new.
Anyway, Tuesday evenings are the night to watch the show if you are interested......who knows what we'll learn about Max this year!?
Jon and I love this show. It is a great show. I think of you guys and Sam when I watch it. I am half done with the book. It is taking me awhile. I wish I could pick it up more often than I do. Looking forward to seeing you guys for the holidays.
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