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Just Diagnosed

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Hi, my 4 year old son has just been diagnosed today with Autism and ADHD. I feel so sad, I know it could be so much worse, but I know very little about the condition and I just worry so much for his future. This website looks amazing and I hope it'll help put my mind at rest, just such a lot to get my head around x

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  • Hi Albertina,

    I felt exactly the same When my son was diagnosed. I think it's your body's way of dealing with what has been a difficult and stressful time waiting and wondering if it is or isn't Autism. up until my son was diagnosed I was constantly thinking is it or isn't it, then when the Dr said yes it's Aspergers, I was initially relieved but then felt down, cried a lot and wanted to sleep. I felt as though it was the end of something and began to feel sorry for my son and felt I didn't know what to do next! I sought out advice from the local Autism group where I still go 4 years on, I read articles and books on how to make things easier, I attended courses through the NAS and I found talking to other parents made me feel not so alone. There are groups on Facebook too and if you live in Suffolk there is a huge support network. I hope this helps. Your feelings won't last forever it's just your body's way of letting all your emotions out. Take care of yourself and feel free to email. :0)

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  • Hi Albertina,

    I felt exactly the same When my son was diagnosed. I think it's your body's way of dealing with what has been a difficult and stressful time waiting and wondering if it is or isn't Autism. up until my son was diagnosed I was constantly thinking is it or isn't it, then when the Dr said yes it's Aspergers, I was initially relieved but then felt down, cried a lot and wanted to sleep. I felt as though it was the end of something and began to feel sorry for my son and felt I didn't know what to do next! I sought out advice from the local Autism group where I still go 4 years on, I read articles and books on how to make things easier, I attended courses through the NAS and I found talking to other parents made me feel not so alone. There are groups on Facebook too and if you live in Suffolk there is a huge support network. I hope this helps. Your feelings won't last forever it's just your body's way of letting all your emotions out. Take care of yourself and feel free to email. :0)

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