Family with ASD, ADHD, and Dyslexia

Introduction

The history of my son and daughter’s developmental and mental disorders is described in detail from childhood, elementary school, middle school, and high school.

On the other hand, my wife has tendencies of ADHD and ASD. She also suffers from depression and sleeping disorder. 

This chapter describes the characteristics of disorders in my family.

Summary of current status of the whole family

The following are the articles posted by each family member to report on their individual status.

#1: Family status report January 9, 2022

#2: Current status report of the family of 4 April 16, 2022
“My son has virtually dropped out of high school ,then he is aiming for high school graduation certification.”

#3: Current status report of the family of 4 July 27, 2022
“My son was hospitalized in an emergency → Returned to high school after being discharged from the hospital → Studying for the high school certification exam in August continues→ Implemented double schooling”

#4: Current status report for the family of four March 1, 2023
“My son (ADHD) has decided to drop out of high school after passing the national high school certification.”

#5: Current status report of 4 family members November 5, 2023
“My wife was readmitted to the hospital due to worsening depression + my son (ADHD) celebrated his 1st anniversary at his part-time job + my daughter (ASD) started studying for entrance exams.”

Son: ASD + ADHD (disability grade B2) + mild dyslexia + HSP + amazing memory

Career up to high school

What happened after that

#1: Delivered on January 16, 2022 “I can’t wait to go on a trip with my friend!”

#2: Delivered on January 18, 2022 “Departing on a 150km journey for two at a slow speed”

#3: Released on January 20, 2022 “My son returned safely from a trip together”

#4: Published on January 21, 2022 “Throwing a tantrum and taking a large amount of medicine!”

#5: Delivered on February 23, 2022 “My son turned into a demon for the first time!”

#6: Delivered on February 27, 2022 “My son who overslept wakes up on his own”

#7: Delivered on March 31, 2022 “Where is my son who ran away from home in the middle of the night?”

Daughter

#1: Delivered on January 17, 2022 “I’m anxious, but I’ll do my best at my part-time job!”

Wife

#1: Released on January 22, 2022 “My wife is lazy and at her own pace”

The “main developmental disorder symptoms” covered on this site are ASD (autism spectrum disorder), ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), and LD (including dyslexia), but the following coexisting characteristics include mild intellectual We also deal with disabilities, sensory sensitivities, developmental coordination disorder, and savant syndrome.

【Characteristics of developmental disorders】
・ASD (autism spectrum disorder)
・ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
・LD (specific learning disabilities including dyslexia)

【Characteristics comorbid or related to developmental disorders】
・Intellectual disability (including borderline intelligence)
・HSP (sensitivity)
・DCD (developmental coordination disorder)
・Gifted (Savant Syndrome)

Son: ASD + ADHD (disability grade B2) + mild dyslexia + HSP + amazing memory