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Advice / Books for Expectant Father with ASD

NAS78650

Hi everyone,

How are you doing?

We just found out that my wife is pregnant and are very happy about this. This would be our first child! 

I was diagnosed with ASD and ADHD last year. It's been a really difficult period for us and I am currently signed off work sick as I develop better strategies for being autistic in a non-autistic world. 

Does anyone have any advice for an expectant father / parent with ASD or any books you would recommend? I guess I am most worried about letting my wife down or saying / doing something inappropriate. 

Thanks,

J

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  • I have spent a lot of time off work sick due not being able to cope in a non-autistic world too so I really understand that 

  • in reply to Billy87

    Hey Billy,

    Thanks for your messages. Congratulations and beat wishes for your second child. 

    I really appreciate the advice. 

    So you have any advice for getting help from other men / dads / parents. 

    I'm trying to build my support network and I'm historically not good at reaching out for help. This is because I don't always know I'm in trouble and because I struggle to communicate about personal issues. 

    I agreed with my counsellor today that I just need to bite the bullet and speak to my friends and family about my support needs, being as direct and clear as possible. 

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  • in reply to Billy87

    Hey Billy,

    Thanks for your messages. Congratulations and beat wishes for your second child. 

    I really appreciate the advice. 

    So you have any advice for getting help from other men / dads / parents. 

    I'm trying to build my support network and I'm historically not good at reaching out for help. This is because I don't always know I'm in trouble and because I struggle to communicate about personal issues. 

    I agreed with my counsellor today that I just need to bite the bullet and speak to my friends and family about my support needs, being as direct and clear as possible. 

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