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BigDaveNew Contributor
Hi everyone,
I'm a 41 year old guy with Asperger's syndrome and schizoaffective disorder. I'm also the proud father of a beautiful 3 month old baby boy. Just navigating life through all the challenges and think I'm doing an ok job of it right now.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @BigDave and welcome to the forum
how are you today
you wrote "Just navigating life through all the challenges and think I'm doing an ok job of it right now.", this sounds good my friend
what would you like to know
@Bunniekins
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MaggieSenior Contributor
Welcome @BigDave , and congratulations of the birth of your son. Navigating life is difficult at the best of times.
Its good to see you here.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@BigDave Hey BigDave I have a daughter with Aspergers and a son2 with autism. Congratulations re your son that is extremely exciting. Hope to see you around the forum. greenpea 🙂
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