Admission in conversation

[smileyK]

My mum admitted tonight in conversation that she used walk past the school find me playing alone and not socialising with anyone she said she found it heartbreaking to deal with! I was surprised at that admission !

[darkshine]

I think it shows where there's more than one side to a diagnosis... cuz like people who are diagnosed think and feel stuff... but so do their parents and families and friends, there's times when it must be hard for them too.

[dekra]

As a parent I agree, in fact at the moment for social aspects it's myself and my husband that find it harder than our 5 yr old son as he is blissfully unware he is different. Obviously the meltdowns and night terrors etc do directly affect him and he suffers but socially he is thankfully oblivious.

 

Years ago when smileyk' mum had that experience it must have been heartwrenching for her as there is little to be done to help kids - you can't force them to play without causing more distress etc and your mum will have been confused as there was so little public knowledge about ASD or anything that causes social difficulties then.

[smileyK]

My social difficulties at time were put down to low self esteem of dyspraxia nothing more looked into investigated back then just way system worked they didn't seem research look closer which frustrating as only clicked with teachers / dinner ladies on play ground looked out for me were my friends I was known as teachers pet! Last paragraph totally agree / understand points made are clear focused and valid!