how people on the spectrum cope with being parents???

please, anyone, share your experiences! I found the whole marriage thing exhausting enough, but since I had 2 kids - life became IMPOSSIBLE... I never even wanted kids...and still don't...

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Anil A - Mod over 11 years ago

Hi Lipgloss

I've spoken to our helpline about your situation and they have a few recommendations.
For support with relationships, there is Derby Relate

Derby Relate offer a telephone helpline for partners of and individuals with Asperger Syndrome. Here is a link to their website: http://www.relatederby.org.uk/#/aspergers/4543221302 and their telephone number is: 0808 178 9363 (free from a landline) . This service is available on Tuesdays between 10.30am and 4.30pm and Thursdays from 1.30pm until 4.30pm. Derby Relate can also offer face to face or telephone counselling.

You can search our directory (www.autism.org.uk/directory) for counselling services that have experience of working with individuals with ASD as well as partners. They may also be able to offer support with relationship difficulties. We also have some information on counselling: http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/strategies-and-approaches/counselling.aspx

You can contact social services in order to get a community care assessment where a social worker will assess your needs and you could receive some support day-to-day e.g. practical asssitance, respite etc. You would need to request this from them and for more informaton, we have this link: http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/benefits-and-community-care/community-care-for-adults.aspx

You may also benefit from contacting the Disabled Parents Network:
Disabled Parents Network is a national organisation for disabled people who are parents. You can contact them on 0300 3300 639 or via their website: http://disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk
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Anil A - Mod over 11 years ago

Hi Lipgloss

I've spoken to our helpline about your situation and they have a few recommendations.
For support with relationships, there is Derby Relate

Derby Relate offer a telephone helpline for partners of and individuals with Asperger Syndrome. Here is a link to their website: http://www.relatederby.org.uk/#/aspergers/4543221302 and their telephone number is: 0808 178 9363 (free from a landline) . This service is available on Tuesdays between 10.30am and 4.30pm and Thursdays from 1.30pm until 4.30pm. Derby Relate can also offer face to face or telephone counselling.

You can search our directory (www.autism.org.uk/directory) for counselling services that have experience of working with individuals with ASD as well as partners. They may also be able to offer support with relationship difficulties. We also have some information on counselling: http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/strategies-and-approaches/counselling.aspx

You can contact social services in order to get a community care assessment where a social worker will assess your needs and you could receive some support day-to-day e.g. practical asssitance, respite etc. You would need to request this from them and for more informaton, we have this link: http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/benefits-and-community-care/community-care-for-adults.aspx

You may also benefit from contacting the Disabled Parents Network:
Disabled Parents Network is a national organisation for disabled people who are parents. You can contact them on 0300 3300 639 or via their website: http://disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk
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