Hi
I'm new to this site and to the world of Autism.
I have three sons aged 5, 4 and three.
My son, John aged 4, has just been diagnosed with Autism after 2 and half years of us saying there is something different about him. We are in the process of having an educational statement done for him. I thought once we had a diagnosis everything would fall into place, all the help he needs and life would become easier for the rest of our family. But this has not been the case, if anything the stress levels have increased. He's currently in a main stream nursery and has been offered a place in the attached school, but I'm worried this is not the best place for him. I love my son dearly and would go to the ends of this world for him, but at times when he starts to throw a tantrum, I just wish I could walk away and not turn back. which just makes me feel like pure evil. (and today hasn't been that bad!!)