07 Aug 2009, 3:57 pm
Hello all,
I came in search of a website where I could connect with people who either have or now someone who has Asperger's syndrome. My brother Ryan, is 22 and a college student living with high functioning autism or Asperger's. He recently moved in with me to a 2 bedroom apartment after living with my parents his whole life. We're only 9 months apart because he was born 3 months premature at a whopping 2lbs 2oz. My parents never thought he'd be able to live "on his own" and here he is making a big step.
However, along with this big step comes a huge change for myself. I took care of Ryan growing up since my parents were always working. Now this is different though, as I am the only thing he has at school. Its started out as overwhelming and its a been hard on my boyfriend, who has never been around someone with Asperger's before. Ryan is a pretty happy kid, but he gets stuck in his ways and can be a bit self centered (which comes as no surprise, seeing that his disability does play a role).
I'm hoping by reading and posting here that I can learn a bit more about this and work towards making my brother an independent person.
Nice to meet you all 
Candace
07 Aug 2009, 4:15 pm
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08 Aug 2009, 10:42 am
Welcome here! 
09 Aug 2009, 3:38 pm
That's what I am hoping to do
So far he has been great with my brother and is trying to learn as much as he can.
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09 Aug 2009, 6:47 pm
To WrongPlanet!! !
