Dannie’s Dilemmas: The Shopping Trip

My name is Carol Haldane, I was born on 17th January 1972. I am the youngest of two. My early years were spent in Scotland. My early upbringing was more affluent than some, both my parents worked. I started a Catholic Primary School at the age of four, where I had to learn very quickly rules and boundaries. Life at Secondary School was more pleasant and this is where my love for writing began. My daughter was born in 1994, we left Scotland in 1995 and spent a brief time in Bristol. We are now happily settled in Kent. ’Dannie’ was a highly intelligent child which hindered her diagnosis for many years. It wasn’t until ’Dannie’ turned seven that she was finally diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. I spent a great deal of time researching internet sites and books, which gave me the ability to parent slightly differently. Through trial and error I have a better understanding of Aspergers. This understanding has come mainly from the day to day tasks and living with ’Dannie’