Published on 12, July, 2020
I really wanna connect with some other autistic people on here who also have autistic children.
It seems like most people on this forum are either here for their own autism or their kids autism. There doesnt seem to be many with both
I am autistic and so is my son. Sometimes its great because I can understand him and communicate with him in a way no one else in the family can and we have that amazing connection.
And yet at other times its almost impossible for me because when I need my space or quiet time is when he's at his most intense and demanding or when he's having meltdowns and I have to push through my own crash and sensory overload to be there for him. Its really tough sometimes
Just want to connect with some other autistic parents in my position for a bit of support
Hi. I think yours are young. Mine is now 16. I have been through challenging times. Fortunately my other half is NT so has been a support at times that have been difficult. Sometimes it helps that I understand my son when he finds things hard too.
In some respect things have got easier but he doesn't get when I find things difficult.
It is a little challenging at the moment as my other half is waiting for a date for an operation which we are all finding hard, but my son's way of coping can be challenging.
Sometimes I have to retire to another room or go for a walk. Since lockdown I go on walks most days and fortunately have some quiet areas nearby which helps. I can empathise with you. Make the most of when your children have gone to bed before you, as that time is vital for relaxing. I am fortunate that now my son goes to sleep later than me he tends to retire to his room to give us half an hour to unwind. ( He has ADHD as well).