None of the school children, or teachers for that matter, liked him and he was in a constant state of frustration because although he was an intelligent boy, his social skills were severely lacking. He couldn't get along with his peers and as he was in constant trouble at school because of his behavioural difficulties his frustration would make him bang his head against walls in temper. By chance I happened to hear a radio program discussing a condition called ADHD and after research I came to realise that this was what was probably affecting my son. The UK Support group gave me the name of a paediatrician who I eventually managed to get George referred to, and he did indeed diagnose George. After this, we managed to get Special Needs help at school which meant one to one assistance in class. Things gradually improved over time and although George's problems are still severe, we are surviving and things get easier all the time. We use a number of behavioural management techniques at home which do alleviate the tension somewhat, but George's main difficulties are still social in nature.This year George got a further diagnosis of Asperger syndrome. He has no learning difficulties, in fact his IQ is extremely high (within the top 2% of the population) but socially he still struggles. These conditions can only be managed; not cured and although sometimes these children's symptoms subside with age, often they remain into adulthood.