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Sgresso · 05-17-2016, 11:23 PM

My youngest was diagnosed with ASD(Autism spectrum disorders) at age 3. He was around 4 and had the verbal skills of an 5 year old at the time. I work from 6pm to 6 am. At around 2 am while the wife was asleep he decided he needed to go to the store for a snack. He got the wife's key and tried to drive her car to 7-11. He got the car started and was In it when I got home at 6. The only thing he said was" I think I grounded out mommy's starter when I tried to drive her car. Shortly after that we had to install double sided deadbolts to all doors to keep him in the house while we slept. His therapist thought we were lying until she talked to him about the incident. He told her everything.

Sancho Panza · 05-18-2016, 03:40 AM

WoW!

Don't think I've told anyone here, but my youngest has Asperger's syndrome (mild on Autism spectrum).

He does lots of stupid things; but, is fairly normal in his grades, et Cetera.

Sgresso · 05-18-2016, 04:55 AM

Mine is like a mini Sheldon from big bang theory. His grades and test scores are way above average, he just lacks social skills, has issues with impulse control, and anger issues when something is out of his daily routine.

Sancho Panza · 08-01-2018, 10:09 AM

How are things going with your son?

They now think my son is worse than initially thought.

Sgresso · 08-01-2018, 11:34 AM

I will give a update in a few mins. It's a bit rough.

Sgresso · 08-01-2018, 12:11 PM

The easiest way to update the group is this.
My youngest has made amazing progress, but has a lot of ways to go. My wife started a fundraiser to help us with his education. Our local school system has failed him over the last 3 years. If you want to read our description here of what we are working on. It's a long read. https://www.gofundme.com/send-joshua-to-gersh

CSMAnderson · 08-01-2018, 12:21 PM

Sorry to hear about your troubles. I hope everything works out well for you.

Sgresso · 08-01-2018, 12:26 PM

We have a solid plan now so its getting where we need it to be. We found a amazing education lawyer who is helping out. Thanks for the thoughts! Just continue to pray for us, that's all we can ask for.

Sancho Panza · 08-01-2018, 02:09 PM

Prayers, thoughts, & best wishes.

Read all from your link.

Our Charter School is very cooperative.

Got him into the local autism center, which doesn't take any type insurance.

TommyBB · 08-02-2018, 07:17 AM

Keep on keepin' on, Stephen. Prayers offered for certain.
Ken, I hadn't seen this before, I didn't know about your son's Aspberger's.

05-17-2016, 11:23 PM	#1
Sgresso Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mishawaka IN Posts: 1,762	story number one. My youngest was diagnosed with ASD(Autism spectrum disorders) at age 3. He was around 4 and had the verbal skills of an 5 year old at the time. I work from 6pm to 6 am. At around 2 am while the wife was asleep he decided he needed to go to the store for a snack. He got the wife's key and tried to drive her car to 7-11. He got the car started and was In it when I got home at 6. The only thing he said was" I think I grounded out mommy's starter when I tried to drive her car. Shortly after that we had to install double sided deadbolts to all doors to keep him in the house while we slept. His therapist thought we were lying until she talked to him about the incident. He told her everything. __________________ He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. Sir Winston Churchill

05-18-2016, 04:55 AM	#3
Sgresso Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mishawaka IN Posts: 1,762	Mine is like a mini Sheldon from big bang theory. His grades and test scores are way above average, he just lacks social skills, has issues with impulse control, and anger issues when something is out of his daily routine. __________________ He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. Sir Winston Churchill

08-01-2018, 11:34 AM	#5
Sgresso Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mishawaka IN Posts: 1,762	I will give a update in a few mins. It's a bit rough. __________________ He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. Sir Winston Churchill

08-01-2018, 12:11 PM	#6
Sgresso Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mishawaka IN Posts: 1,762	The easiest way to update the group is this. My youngest has made amazing progress, but has a lot of ways to go. My wife started a fundraiser to help us with his education. Our local school system has failed him over the last 3 years. If you want to read our description here of what we are working on. It's a long read. https://www.gofundme.com/send-joshua-to-gersh __________________ He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. Sir Winston Churchill

08-01-2018, 12:26 PM	#8
Sgresso Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mishawaka IN Posts: 1,762	We have a solid plan now so its getting where we need it to be. We found a amazing education lawyer who is helping out. Thanks for the thoughts! Just continue to pray for us, that's all we can ask for. __________________ He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. Sir Winston Churchill

05-18-2016, 03:40 AM	#2
Sancho Panza Floridays Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: La Habaña, Cuba Posts: 19,755	WoW! Don't think I've told anyone here, but my youngest has Asperger's syndrome (mild on Autism spectrum). He does lots of stupid things; but, is fairly normal in his grades, et Cetera.

08-01-2018, 10:09 AM	#4
Sancho Panza Floridays Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: La Habaña, Cuba Posts: 19,755	How are things going with your son? They now think my son is worse than initially thought.

08-01-2018, 12:21 PM	#7
CSMAnderson Herf God Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16,342	Sorry to hear about your troubles. I hope everything works out well for you.

08-01-2018, 02:09 PM	#9
Sancho Panza Floridays Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: La Habaña, Cuba Posts: 19,755	Prayers, thoughts, & best wishes. Read all from your link. Our Charter School is very cooperative. Got him into the local autism center, which doesn't take any type insurance.

08-02-2018, 07:17 AM	#10
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,650	Keep on keepin' on, Stephen. Prayers offered for certain. Ken, I hadn't seen this before, I didn't know about your son's Aspberger's. __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen