Inspiring story about Asperger's diagnosis

[Left coast liberal]

Wonderful article! She was finally diagnosed at 14 and was so relieved to be able to put a name to it. Very touching. Check it out if you can.


HEALY — Elyse Lynn has a story to tell.

It’s a story that is uncomfortable for some, revealing for others and perhaps therapeutic for Elyse. It is the story of her life as a teenager who suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism.

Elyse, 17, shared her story this week with about 100 teachers at the State Special Education Conference in Anchorage. She told them what it’s like to be a senior at Tri-Valley School in Healy, trying to fit in with her classmates and the world around her.

That’s not as easy as it sounds, but with the help of her teachers and her community, she has found a way to make it work.

http://www.newsminer.com/news/2009/feb/22/tri-valley-student-triumphs-against-autism/

[KamaAina]

1. Well, at least Gov. Sarah is such a strong advocate for autism

:sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm:

Asperger's wasn't even an official diagnosis on the reference list for developmental disabilities until 1994 — four years after Elyse was born.

Guess who did the data analysis for the Yale-based field trial that got it put in?? :hi:

[LynzM]

2. That's really cool that you were involved in that.

:hi:

[Kajsa]

3. That is so cool, KamaAina!

Good work, my friend!

:hi: