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new to the site my daughter had diagnosis today

frances68

hi

my 14 year old daughter had her diagnosis of asd today i knew from a long time ago she had problems but it seemed no one would listen to me? im relieved we now know what the problem is but im still sad

hoping for some advice on how to cope with things

  • It will get better.  You'll hopefully get the help and support you need now.  It sounds like you're a brill mum so trust in yourself.  It's really helpful just knowing you're not alone so keep posting.  Take care.

  • thanks for replying the hardest thing was trying to get people to understand and get round to her being diagnosed i knew for a very long time that there were problems but i couldnt get anyone to listen to me or give me help and support so it is a relief at last but even though i knew what was coming its still a bit hard to take in? im sure each day it will get better though

  • Hi

    The best advice I can give is to give yourself time.  Even when the diagnosis is expected it can still be hard to hear it made real.  Having a formal diagnosis will make life easier in a lot of ways as it opens up a whole range of help.  Your daughter will benefit hugely from this.  Take each day as it comes.  Try not to think too far ahead else you'll drive yourself crazy.  I had to learn that one when my son was diagnosed. Trust in yourself because you obviously know your daughter the best. 

    Hope that helps.