Newly diagnosed

Hi all, I am the mother of a newly diagnosed 8 year old boy. Where do I go from here, where do I start? I have been into school and spoken to the SENCO, who will get the ball rolling in school, and be setting things in place. I guess I just wondered what else I should be doing? I had so much information thrown at me the other week, that it took me a day or two to get over the shock. I was shocked even though I was half expecting the diagnosis. My boy has always been very different to other kids his age, but part of me was still shocked to learn just how different. I had no idea his world was quite so confusing, but I'm so proud of him Smile 

Any advice? 

ETA he is high functioning ASD 

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  • Hi LeedsStar!

    I also have a recently diagnosed 8 year old, with ASD. I too wanted to know what I could expect from school, after all its been a long time coming and I want to know what doors have now opened for him now he has a formal diagnosis. the diagnosis doesnt change him, or how i treat him but i am aware he is soon in yr 5 and am thinking bigger picture, yr 6 then secondary school. Doesnt anyone know what I can access for him now? TIA

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  • Hi LeedsStar!

    I also have a recently diagnosed 8 year old, with ASD. I too wanted to know what I could expect from school, after all its been a long time coming and I want to know what doors have now opened for him now he has a formal diagnosis. the diagnosis doesnt change him, or how i treat him but i am aware he is soon in yr 5 and am thinking bigger picture, yr 6 then secondary school. Doesnt anyone know what I can access for him now? TIA

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