My son turned 3 in August.He has had major behavior issues over the last 2 years that, at times, were well beyond overwhelming.We started working with Parents as Teachers and a behavioral therapist, and they suggested he see a child psychologist.He saw the psychologist a few months ago. They observed him at home, in the office, and at school and finished their findings yesterday.We received a call yesterday afternoon informing us they believe our son has Asperger's.I had an emergency c section because he was not getting enough oxygen in the womb and he was about a month premature.Our sons behavior the last 2 years left us with 11 babysitters who quit on us, and one of us was literally watching him at all times. The tantrums and behavior meant at times no sleep, stress beyond words, and feeling like I was an incompetent parent.At his worst, he broke his crib, destroyed our car through tantrums, hit us, threw things at us, screamed for HOURS during tantrums, had us fearing he was physically sick because of how he acted. There were times we couldn't get him in his car seat, or drive while he was in the car because he'd hit himself, choke himself, scream excessively.I feel shattered over the diagnosis. I feel like I did something wrong when I was pregnant. I feel like I should've seen these signs earlier. I feel awful that seriously considered giving him up because I couldn't handle him.I'm terrified he won't have a good life and will be treated poorly and bullied by people.I feel like a failure. And I feel like an awful person for staying up crying so many times at night because I didn't feel like I could take care of him for another day.If anyone has experience with Asperger's, I'd really appreciate help and advice. via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/2qTAW1D
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