Confirmed.

[Bullet]

It was confirmed today. Ds1 does have an ASD. They can't say now where on the spectrum he falls, as he's so young, but did confirm he's on there somewhere. Basically his speech, communication and understanding puts him more towards the moderate to profound area, but his non-verbal intelligence (eg doing peg puzzles) puts him towards the milder end. It's very confusing 8), but they say it should become clearer when he starts school.

They have put us down for a parenting course for children with ASDs and he is down to start at the Special Needs nursery either this June or September.

[Flora]

Bullet.

 

I'm glad for you that you've got some definite answers. Take some time to let it sink in. Hope you feel a bit better now that you know.

 

Lauren X

[supersec]

Bullett

 

Glad to hear that you have a diagnosis albeit a little unclear. Take your time and be prepared a for a lot of mixed emotions - mine are still all over the place nearly two years after diagnosis - you are on the best site for help and information.

 

Sending you lots of these <'> <'>

 

Supersec

[bid]

Be gentle with yourselves, Bullet <'>

 

Even when you already 'knew', it's still a funny time <'>

 

Bidx

[nellie]

Bullet, <'>

 

Good to hear you had confirmation of ASD. Like the others say, be prepared, it can be a difficult time.

 

Nellie <'>

[annie]

<'> Bullet <'>

 

Diagnosis is an emotional time. We're here if you need us.

 

Annie

xx

[CarerQuie]

(((Hugs)))

 

Glad you've got answers but take things slowly for now.xx

Edited April 13, 2006 by CarerQuie

[board]

hello i had dx yesterday aspergers she tickd all the boxs she is 6 it is hard to take in but with the help of the people on here we will lean alot and help our chidren all the best jill

[phasmid]

Board and Bullet, most of us have been through this on here and we know just what a roller-coaster time this is, even when you know that the dx is coming. If you need us we're here to listen, rant at or just chat. Take care.

[bid]

Jill <'>

 

Just to echo everything Phas has just said...

 

Bid <'>

[Guest hallyscomet]

Hi Jill & Bullet,

 

This is a big hurdle, and an emotional one too. Be prepared for many mixed emotions its part of the process of acceptance.

 

Sending you lots of these <'> <'> <'> <'> <'>

 

Hailey

[mossgrove]

Jill/Bullet

 

It's a real rollercoaster in the weeks after diagnosis, so be prepared.

 

Remember that you both have the same wonderful children you had pre-diagnosis.

 

Take care.

 

<'> <'> <'>

 

Simon

[Bullet]

Thanks for all the lovely replies . The EP said that Tom has got the potential to learn to communicate, it's just going to need a lot of working on. Things like he can associate drinks only by taking you to the fridge and putting your hand on the milk. He can't make the connection between seeing an empty cup, or hearing the words "want drink?" yet. So he can't ask for a drink if we're not at home. And his delayed echolalia is so bizarre. Eg we went for a walk a few weeks back and he said "Hooray Pocoyo, Pato" and today DH swung him up and he said "just put in a card!" (from a toy he has). When he says the words though he isn't looking at you for a reaction, he just babbles away to himself.

We've been lent the "More than Words" book which is proving very useful and good to see that some of the things we're already doing. He seems to be somewhere between the "Own Agenda" and the "Requester" stage, which is an encouraging sign.