One of the more common challenges (at least according to the experts) for a child with Asperger Syndrome is developing an understanding of the subtleties of communication. I can't speak for other children, but Haydn definitely has trouble with basic conversation skills. He always asked questions and made little speeches (mostly about fans and lights), but actual conversation is a real challenge.

His initial diagnosis included "Semantic-Pragmatic Language Impairment," which of course…

Rebroadcast from Haydn's World, where we subscribe to the philosophy:

"The autism spectrum is entirely too serious to take seriously."

It's Thursday night and it's time to take a little trip out to the mall to buy some warmer clothes for Haydn. We walk into The Children's Place and Haydn immediately needs to use the potty. Amanda (Mommy) starts looking for clothes while we go check out the bathroom. He goes into the stall alone, comes…

Re-broadcasted from "Haydn's World"

Where we subscribe to the philosophy: 'The autism spectrum is entirely too serious to be taken seriously.'

Welcome to Haydn's World...

 My son is way too cute to be my kid.

My wife says she sees me in him, but I only see Daddy when he is about to get into trouble. He gives me a…

Operation Mallrat

Re-broadcast from "Haydn's World"

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