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Feeling lost and don't know where to start!

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My 9 year old son has just been diagnosed with ASD after 2 and a half years. Now I have the diagnosis I am not sure what to do or where to go with this.

I have spoken to his school, who originally told me that they thought he needed testing and they have a senco teacher and educational pyschiatrist coming in to look at his educational needs.

I am struggling to know how to deal with things at home. Generally he is a lovely child, he doesn't have a good memory and has issues surrounding loud noises, textures of food, cannot sit still and lack of eye contact. 

I want to know how I can help him and to understand the behaviours he displays. Does anyone have any ideas / suggestions to help?

Thanks

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  • It's interesting you say some of these things, as my son bites his nails a lot! Can I ask what you mean by a worry session? He also says he feels sick, has a headache, feels dizzy at times. I think this is when he is feeling anxious but I don't know what to do or what to say to help. 

    You sound like a young man who has been through a lot and I hope things get easier for you. It is a big positive and should be proud of being on here and looking to help others, that's a brilliant selfless thing to do. Smile

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  • It's interesting you say some of these things, as my son bites his nails a lot! Can I ask what you mean by a worry session? He also says he feels sick, has a headache, feels dizzy at times. I think this is when he is feeling anxious but I don't know what to do or what to say to help. 

    You sound like a young man who has been through a lot and I hope things get easier for you. It is a big positive and should be proud of being on here and looking to help others, that's a brilliant selfless thing to do. Smile

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