Published on 12, July, 2020
As the title says...I was diagnosed with autism spectrum condition. I am relieved by this diagnosis as I can now make sense of my life and look at ways to improve myself and my problems.
i am certain both my children have autism but I have not gone through getting them looked at yet (I had issues with stigma but I know I shouldn’t have!).
my daughter is 12, is anxious and has issues but copes in school and is happy and doing well on the whole.
my son is 4 and had classic autism symptoms meltdowns refusing to do things he’s asked, never wants hugs or to be touched.
i feel I want to tell my daughter but I’m frightened of scaring her, but I want her to know if she ever wants to explore her own symptoms I’m here for her and understand. I don’t know if I should or how? I don’t think my son would understand. But I am going to parents eve soon and going to ge info before gp appointment for a referral for diagnosis
Hi NAS50053
like Misfit61 suggested, the NAS helpline is always available to help answer any questions you may have. You can contact the team via telephone on 0808 800 4104. Or alternatively, should you prefer to send a message, you can do so via their webform:https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/main/questions.aspx