Welcome to aspiedad.com
this is not a blog this is the one and only original site
dedicated to fathers of children with Asperger's Syndrome.
Dads have many issues to work through:
We need to explore Asperger’s from a man’s perspective–grasp what it
means to, us
and to our children in bottom-line facts based terms. Plain talk, and
occasionally it can be rough sounding.
* We
want answers, we want the truth
* We want to help our children.
* We need tools to
be better prepared to lead our children to reach their full potential.
* We
can feel isolated or helpless as we face a diagnosis of a Developmental
Disability such as Asperger’s Syndrome in our children. Sometimes our actions
can be misunderstood.
*We often
see things differently than our partners, and that too can cause
problems. We just want to fix things -we need the plan and the tools to
do it.
Who can we talk to? Just where do
we start?
Start here -with other dad's just like yourself.
You are not alone.
Sink that one in right now!
This is not something all of
us guys are comfortable with.
Rest assured, we all feel the same way about
support groups never the less, the only way to work through it
all is by talking about the trials, and the successes.
Most importantly, listen -yes listen. Then ask
questions, and a lot of them. Step up and get your nose
constructively into every aspect of it. Your child is counting on
you. Your partner needs you to open up. If you are a single parent
like me you are going to have to really push yourself, and guys
-whether you are husband, step-parent, partner, ex-, grandpa, or
significant other or doing it solo... open
your heart and your minds along with your arms.
The path to the solution
starts there. So bite the bullet dads and open
up...it's ok here...no candy coating required we can take it! Now
let's roll up our sleeves and get to work.
If you would like more information about content submission
follow the link to suggestions, and drop me a line, or send an email
to webmaster@aspiedad.com. here's your
chance!
 this
site is under construction is some areas. I apologize for the mess.
Do stop back often as things are always changing. I know this site
is a mess...but so is my desk.
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You will find discussion topics addressed
here by nothing more than a dad. An aspiedad -plain talk from the
hip about my experiences raising my Asperger's son.
I offer advice, insight, and plenty of opinion.
Hopefully, you will leave with a better understanding of the topic,
and come back again soon. Check out the links through-out the site, articles, and thoughts from
other aspiedad's.
Who started this?
I’m
just a dad, an
aspiedad...frustrated
by endless surfing and general Autism Spectrum catch all format web sites and bloggers that leave you
wondering what was the point or better yet, just whom are they serving?
I've been spun in every direction, and waded through heaps of
jargon, and doctoral thesis work terminology and got sick of it -so here it is
from the hip...take it or leave it -one dad speaks out loudly without a silver
spoon education, or backer. I foot the bill, and live the life. I laugh, cry,
fight for my son's rights, and tell everyone I can about Asperger's along the
way.
There are aspiedad’s all over the world experiencing the same issues- at
home, at work, and in our neighborhoods... You are not alone.
I have taken it upon myself to pile up anything I come across here and share
with you the resources/stuff that really helps me. I have found that talking, and
exploring this life with others like me really opens my eyes and most of all my
heart.
I hope it helps you.
Welcome, good luck on your journey,
Jack and PJ
Just use the nav bars/links on the
side, top, bottom of the pages to bring you to where you want to be.
Some links included take you off this site- so be advised you're on
your own if you leave. I cannot guarantee any of the content or
whether it's safe. I just put them there for more options.
You will find links to great organizations to help
you. Some may be local resources here in MN their site will direct you to
national sites so you can find your regional support if available.
Please let them know where you found the link!
If you drop me a line - I like to know how you came to find
my site.
*don't want to step on any copyright toes: the
U Of M logo on PJ's hat belongs to them. We are not associated with
them in any way. He liked the color yellow and hopes to go to school
there one day...everyone happy?
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