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Hi all this is my first blog here and I thank everyone for the opportunity to write here.
I have worked in the field of Intellectual Disabilities with Adults for over a decade here in Adelaide. I must say my eyes are open wide to the problems and challenges that parents have with children with ASD and Asperger Syndrome.

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My 15 year old son has transferred from the private education system to the public education system this year. He was diagnosed with Aspergers Disorder when he was 4.He has followed the usual path for ASD attending early intervention and being funded through out school. His diagnosis was reconfirmed on the DSM -IV scale in 2004 when he started in the private education system.I have just been informed by the public school that they cannot apply for funding in the public education system unless his diagnosis is confirmed by a psychiatrist yet again.

I'm ghost writing a book addressing the realities of parenting children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Australia. Part memoir, part handbook, the story follows one family's experience with 'Part 2' being a practical resource ...

If anybody would be able to make the time to share their own story with me, I'd appreciate it as part of my own learning curve.

My 14 year old son was diagnosed three years ago with aspergers, adhd,and depression by a psychologist. Later he was admitted to the child and family therapy unit for 5 weeks as he used to become extremely violent due to things that happened in his past and also trying to deal with aspergers. Before  going in  to see the psychiatrist  I reminded my son to look at the psychiatrist as a sign of respect.

As I read through the contributions from members there is definitely an underlying trend in regards to education.  In its current form the education system is not or cannot provide the required service to children and their families with disabilities.  As an educator this makes me extremely distressed.  I am not Autistic and I do not have an Autistic child but I feel very passionate about advocating for families and children with disabilities and also teachers in the classro

My year 9, 14 year old son works reasonably well at school but when it comes to homework and assignments well forget it. The let down or cooling off that happens when he gets home simply does not allow him to get back into learning mode. He doesn't know how to start, gets upset when he gets stuck in Math, spends way too long on something that only needs a few minutes and mental blocks almost always end up in tears for all us. He works well with his tutors, English and Math but thats only 2 hours a week. He is now expected to do 1-1 1/2 hours per day.

Following is the response provided to Ms Evans' letter (see http://a4.org.au/a4/node/125) ...

Dear Ms Evans

Thank you for your input (24/5). I am sorry that I have taken so long to reply in detail.

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I (A4 Convenor) received the following letter via email on 24/5 ...

The results of the poll that ended on 5 July follow ...