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My beautiful boy was diagnosed with autism yesterday. I'm feeling very full of mixed emotions?????

SammyC

So yesterday was the day my son had his 2nd assessment. He is 7. I knew as his mummy that he was on the spectrum for along time and so did his school. I'm was strong + all set to push for a diagnosis for him and his future but having it confirmed has filled me with lots of emotions. I don't know how I feel if I'm honest. Alittle sad, relieved, worried for him, his future, what it holds. I keep getting tearful but I feel so guilty for feeling alittle sad, because nothing has changed, he is still the same funny, gorgeous, happy little boy he was this morning + yesterday. Feeling emotional and wondering what will happen next?? Nothing will change at school as he is already getting all the help and support he needs with his education.

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  • My 4 year old was diagnosed with Aspergers today, I feel relieved as it means I can say he has autism rather than just - well he struggles with this and that and can't do this... I no longer have to be just a neurotic parent.  We can get an IEP at school, I can have meetings and ensure things are put in place.  It gives me a lot more control.

    I'd rather he didn't have autism, but he does, it's who he is - the diagnosis doesn't change him, but it does mean I can ask the right questions and get the right help for him. 

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  • My 4 year old was diagnosed with Aspergers today, I feel relieved as it means I can say he has autism rather than just - well he struggles with this and that and can't do this... I no longer have to be just a neurotic parent.  We can get an IEP at school, I can have meetings and ensure things are put in place.  It gives me a lot more control.

    I'd rather he didn't have autism, but he does, it's who he is - the diagnosis doesn't change him, but it does mean I can ask the right questions and get the right help for him. 

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