This is like the golden age for ASD

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Never has it been easier for those on the spectrum to get in touch with others who are likeminded.
That for me is like one of the best therapies for this problem.

I may be wrong, but I think the worst thing that could happen for someone with a developmental disorder is to put them in a classroom with a load of very normal kids, and for them to never figure out what the cause is of their 'difference'.

It seems to be a great myth that those with ASD have no desire for social interaction. And yet all the research I've done suggests quite the opposite.
I once went to a support group of those with ADHD and Aspergers, and I heard stories of some kids who were VERY severe in their symptoms, but strangely enough, they had no problems with self-esteem.
I think the reason is that because their condition was recognised & dealt with early, they were put in special classes/schools with likeminded people. Plus they had certain medications where other psychiatric problems were present.
I spoke to one mother with an 8 year old child who had comorbid ADHD and Aspergers; once she was placed in a special school, she LOVED it.

I do hope that the majority of parents are getting the message now that if something is really wrong with your kid, you can't just ''expect it to go away with time''.

yes this forum is therapeutic

I created a thread asking if there are any asperger people in louisville kentucky but no one replied
so this is my only way of socializing with aspies

Agreed with all of the above. That's why I encourage people on the spectrum to join this forum and join ASD or difference oriented social groups. Everyone needs a place to belong and feel accepted. I know so many people with ASD who are isolated and just wish I could bring everyone I know on the spectrum to one big meeting so that they could network and find people who are similar to them

Special schools are just a lie we are telling them. They are just a brainwashing tool to be use to make you normal or as special snowflake as possible. The real world is harsh and the make believe you have at the special school wont transfer to the real world.

I agree that this forum is therapeutic. Before, I thought that I was the only one in my whole state that had Aspergers. Since joining Wrong Planet, I was amazed that there were this many people out in the world with Aspergers. I think it is great how I can help out or give advice to another Aspie and vice versa.

So your supposition is that young Asper's are better off being ostrisized, bullied and having their actions misconstrude by untrained Neuro Tipicals. Who will in turn have them heavily medicated to make their lives easier, while the kids parent dumbly nod their heads thinking the school counsilor knows best?

Of course a child in one of these special schools might miss out on the life afirming realization that they are completely alone in this world and know one see's things the way they do. In fact surrounded by students very much like themselves, there's a good chance these kids won't ever think thier crazy or contemplate suicide. Further in the absence of a strong drug regime they would be forced to carry all the memories they acrue during those years. I for one don't know what I would do if so burdened with a full recollection of my adolescence.

I guess a "Really?!" would have sufficed.

I'm 27 and have seen the world turn on it's head with regards to the ASD is handeled. I was just thrown in with the other kids they didn't know how to with; the ones from broken homes the most confrentational and most aggresive. The world is harsh but not nearly so harsh as I was by the time I dropped out.
These special classrooms and even whole schools that are popping up are not a bad thing. they are a first step in a world thats realizing that AS carries just as many strengths as it does weakness, and the value in those strengths.

The Golden Age of ASD?, not yet but soon I think

I am sorry that you believe in such foolish ideas as ethics and morals. I have never had a friend in my life and I do not care. I am sorry that you had a terrible childhood but drugging yourself up to forget is not a solution to your problem. You are still tied down by your own ego, thus, oblivious to rational thought. Special needs school is not about helping people, it is about maximizing their usefulness in society. They just want them to become good little slaves like all the other people who belong to society.

Forgive me I should not have used sarcasum on this site, I will address you now in my clearest Asper voice.

My first thought when I read this was to write a response in anger, but I thought what if I'd never had a friends...
Would the loneliness and empty rage have pressed in on me until I was repulsed everything it means to be human?, would I have cantempt for those who can still enjoy it?, Maybe.

You wrote "Special needs school is not about helping people", what would you know about helping people?, a friendless man has by deffinition never been helped nor has he offered his help to another in need.

You wrote "You are still tied down by your own ego" I am a student of Buddhism and Raja Yoga, a man who has broken free of his ego feels his connection and love for all people and things. A friendless man knows nothing of the ties of ego and self. Do not speak on esoteric topic without the requisite knowledge it makes you sound like fool.

You wrote"I am sorry that you had a terrible childhood but drugging yourself up to forget is not a solution to your problem". A keen reader would have abserved that I was drugged during my terrible childhood, but it also would have enfeebled your rant so I'll forgive you that; also I warry that feeling sorry for another human being is at the moment quite beyond you.

Lastly you wrote "I am sorry that you believe in such foolish ideas as ethics and morals". I am sorry for the life that could have brought you to write something like that. I can only imagen you went into a dark part of yourself a long time ago, and have forgoten how to see the good in people. The only thing that makes me think you believe it is that your words would put the next generation of AS children through the same He*l you clearly experienced.
The new schools increase there odds of having good jobs, lives , FRIENDS, and who knows maybe more than 1 in 10 will have children and families of their own.

You have never had a friend, I only have one to offer you and that is myself. There is good in people and society, I would do my part to help you see it.