November 4th, 2005

Journal

October 17, 2005

Today I met with Gavin’s teacher, Ms. Connor. We discussed Gavin’s academic progress as well as some of the odd behaviors he exhibited in class. She told me that Gavin was experiencing some of the symptoms of Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism.  She suggested that I make an appointment with Gavin’s pediatrician.  If Gavin is diagnosed with Asperger’s what changes will our family have to make? Is this disorder hereditary? Will he be able to live a normal life? Will he have to attend a special school? I don’t know, maybe I’ll ask his pediatrician.

 

 

October 20, 2005

Today we met with Gavin’s pediatrician, Dr.  Jones, he spoke with, my husband, myself and Gavin.  Then he just watched Gavin playing with his G.I. Joes and asked Gavin to read for him. Dr. Jones said that Gavin definitely had some of characteristics of Asperger’s, but before he could give a definite diagnosis he would have to observe Gavin for a period of time.  He patiently answered all of our questions about Asperger’s and suggested that Gavin be enrolled in speech therapy.


November 4, 2005
           
Gavin was officially diagnosis with Asperger’s Syndrome. Dr. Jones referred us to the Huntington Speech and Hearing Clinic, where we met Angela, Gavin’s speech therapist.  Angela sat down with us and outlined Gavin’s speech therapy session. She said she would be working with Gavin on social interaction skills and maintaining eye contact. She suggested that I keep a journal as a way to release my feelings about Gavin’s disorder. After the session on the way home all Gavin talked about was his speech therapist. Hopefully, she will be able to help Gavin improve and live a normal life.
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November 1st, 2005

Resources

References

Arndt, T.L., Rodier, P.M., & Stodgell, C.J. (2005). The

     teratology of autism. International Journal of

     Developmental Neuroscience, 23, 189-199.

     Retrieved October 7, 2005, from PsycINFO

     database.

 

 

Honey, E., Le Couteur, A., & McConachie, H. (2005).

     Can a diagnosis of asperger syndrome be made in

     very young children with suspected autism

     spectrum disorder? Journal of Autism &

     Developmental Disorders, 35, 167-176. Retrieved

     October 7, 2005, from PsycINFO database.

 

 

Kabot, S., Masi, W., & Segal, M. (2003). Advances in

     the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum

     disorders. Professional Psychology: Research and

     Practice, 34, 26-33. Retrieved October 7, 2005,

     from PsycARTICLES database.

 

 

Lauritsen, M. B., Peciersen, C. B., & Mortensen, P.B.

     (2005). Effects of familial risk factors and place of

     birth on the risk of autism: A national register-

     based study [Electronic version]. Journal of Child

     Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines,

    46, 963-971. Retrieved September 29, 2005, from

     MEDLINE database.

 

 

Ma, D. Q., WhiMa, D. Q., Whitehead, P. L., Menold, M.

     M., Marlin, E. R., & Ashley-Koch, A. E., et. al.

    (2005). Identification of significant association

    and gene-gene interaction of GABA receptor genes

    in autism [Electronic version]. American Journal of

    Human Genetics, 77, 377-388. Retrieved September

    29, 2005, from MEDLINE database.

 

 

Nayate, A., Bradshaw, J. L., & Rineheart, N. J. (2005).

    Autism and asperger's disorder. Are they movement

    disorders involving the cerebellum and/or basa

    gangila? Brain Research Bulletin, 4, 327-334,

    Retrieved September 29, 2005, from Academic

    Search Premier database.

 

 

Autism and genes. 2005). Retrieved September 29,

    2005, from ERIC database.

 

 

Autism overview: What we know. (2005). Retrieved

    September 29, 2005, from ERIC database.

 

 

Waltz, M. (2005). Reading case studies of people

    with autistic spectrum disorders: A cultural studies

    approach to issues of disability representation.

    Disability & Society. 20, 421-435, Retrieved

    October 7, 2005, from PsycINFO database.
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October 28th, 2005

Genre 6 - Prayer

God,

       I want to thank You for giving me Gavin.

       Even though he was diagnosised with Asperger Syndrome

      and I know our family is in for a lot of changes I still want You to

      know that I'm thankful that You blessed us with such a wonderful

      child.  I want  to thank You for those who were directly involved

      with Gavin's evaluation and diagnosis. First of all, I want to say

     thanks for Mrs. Connor, Gavin's teacher because without her emails

    we may have never had Gavin evaluated. Secondly, I would like to

    say thanks for providing us with  such an understanding doctor. 

    When we made the first appointpoint he sat down with us and

    explained the nature of Asperger's with us. He patiently listened to o

    our questions and concerns. He showed us a powerpoint

   presentation and gave us a pamphlet that answered many of the

   commonly asked questions about Asperger's.  Last but certianly not

   least, I would like to say thanks for Angela, Gavin's speech

  pathologist. At first I was concerned that Gavin wouldn't hit it off

  with her but after reading her webliography I knew he would have no

  problem in that area. She has been a tremenous help to both our

  family and Gavin. She suggested that I keep a journal as a way to

  express how we feel about the changes taking

  place in our family. She also helped Gavin write a poem dealing with

  he feelings about the changes happening in his life.  I hope through all

 of  this You will give me the ability to help others who may have this

  disorder.

                                      Amen

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October 21st, 2005

Genre 5 - Powerpoint

here's the link to my powerpoint presentation

http://mupfc.marshall.edu/~mccune11/aspergers%20presentation.ppt

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Genre 5 - Powerpoint

here's the link to my powerpoint presentation

http://mupfc.marshall.edu/~mccune11/aspergers%20presentation.ppt

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