Hello I'm new to forums and ASD so please bear with me . My four year old son has just been diagnosed with ASD, after a year of him attending meetings/assessments with various people etc, I think we kind of 'knew' since he was about 2 but have been (and are still) in denial. He started reading comprehensively at 2 and a half years old .. self taught, and loves anything to do with reading, writing, flags, countries etc etc. He fails on a few areas .. can't pedal a bike, some motor skills, social skills, communication, language - the usual - but all of this is "normal" to me as he is my first child and I had no other children to compare him to. I have just adapted myself to him. He starts mainstream school in September. I am fearful that my 7 month old may also become ASD in later life and it is affecting my relationship with him a little (did anyone else have this??) I am at the denial stage, it all seems so ###### unfair, why was that statistic ours etc. He is the most gorgeous, loving child .... we love him so much and only ever want the best for him ... much like the rest of you! I am fearful of meeting other parents of ASD kids in case they give me an insight into the future that I don't want to hear (if that makes sense). Where do I go now ... my child has ASD and is being considered for a statement ... but what should I do as a parent? What books should I buy? Who should I talk to? Are there any specific websites I need to know about? I'm just feeling lost, if anyone can help I would really appreciate it.
Many thanks, Stephanie - Mum of Asa, 4 years old and Griffin, 7 months.
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Hello I'm new to forums and ASD so please bear with me
. My four year old son has just been diagnosed with ASD, after a year of him attending meetings/assessments with various people etc, I think we kind of 'knew' since he was about 2 but have been (and are still) in denial. He started reading comprehensively at 2 and a half years old .. self taught, and loves anything to do with reading, writing, flags, countries etc etc. He fails on a few areas .. can't pedal a bike, some motor skills, social skills, communication, language - the usual - but all of this is "normal" to me as he is my first child and I had no other children to compare him to. I have just adapted myself to him. He starts mainstream school in September. I am fearful that my 7 month old may also become ASD in later life and it is affecting my relationship with him a little (did anyone else have this??) I am at the denial stage, it all seems so ###### unfair, why was that statistic ours etc. He is the most gorgeous, loving child .... we love him so much and only ever want the best for him ... much like the rest of you! I am fearful of meeting other parents of ASD kids in case they give me an insight into the future that I don't want to hear (if that makes sense). Where do I go now ... my child has ASD and is being considered for a statement ... but what should I do as a parent? What books should I buy? Who should I talk to? Are there any specific websites I need to know about? I'm just feeling lost, if anyone can help I would really appreciate it.
Many thanks, Stephanie - Mum of Asa, 4 years old and Griffin, 7 months.