From Autism to Asperger's

We saw Aethan's psychologist yesterday to begin a re-evaluation. She was so impressed with him and how well he has matured. She asked me what I had done with him... that there were so many changes. The last time we were at her office he did not even speak. I was glad Aethan was himself at the appointment. He drew pictures in his journal and hummed to himself as he always does. When she asked him a question he didn't understand he innocently changed the subject. He didn't have any interest in why he was there and genuinely was happy just being out of school for the day. At the end of the interview, the doctor told me she believed he fit the categories of Asperger's Syndrome and that it would be beneficial for Aethan to have more time in school for testing and tasks. I was happy with this. I already knew everything she said, but the confirmation was really nice. There are still more steps to go in this process and she would like to do some of the testing that she was unable to do at his previous visits. She gave me the checklists for me to fill out and for his teachers to fill out. My hope is to have an understanding of what he needs within the education system before we get to 3rd grade standardized testing. I am so proud of him for all he has become. And for never failing to be himself.