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Mild Autism?

TrevorP

Hi all, my youngest son (of 3) has just been diagnosed at the age of 5, with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. I'm probably in denial, but everything I read doesn't seem to quite fit with him. He is fairly repetitive, likes to watch the same DVDs over and over again, sticks with the same friends and isn't at the same speech levels as friends - but he is doing ok at school, is very sociable, perfectly happy at playing imaginary games, has no behavioural issues to speak of, is no less empathetic to peers or parents when they are upset. All of the literature that I read seems to be geared towards more severe cases, and I'm struggling to put my finger exactly on what it is he can't do that other children can do, and so what support I can give him. Are there any good books or resources out there for children with more mild autism?

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  • Hi Trevor

    Many children (maybe most?) don't fit the diagnostic criteria exactly - for example, my daughter (diagnosed as a very clear-cut case before the age of 2!) is very affectionate and cuddly and has reasonably normal behaviour for her age.  However, she does have speech delay, and repetitive behaviours.

    If you feel that his social relationships and empathy are good but that speech is an issue, maybe you will be allocated a speech therapist now you have diagnosis who will be able to set targets to work on in that area? 

    A good book that I like is www.amazon.co.uk/.../ref=sr_1_1 It's written by a mother of an autistic child who discovered lots of little tips for encouraging speech and productive play, just through trial and error with her own child.

    Best wishes

    Yvanna

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  • Hi Trevor

    Many children (maybe most?) don't fit the diagnostic criteria exactly - for example, my daughter (diagnosed as a very clear-cut case before the age of 2!) is very affectionate and cuddly and has reasonably normal behaviour for her age.  However, she does have speech delay, and repetitive behaviours.

    If you feel that his social relationships and empathy are good but that speech is an issue, maybe you will be allocated a speech therapist now you have diagnosis who will be able to set targets to work on in that area? 

    A good book that I like is www.amazon.co.uk/.../ref=sr_1_1 It's written by a mother of an autistic child who discovered lots of little tips for encouraging speech and productive play, just through trial and error with her own child.

    Best wishes

    Yvanna

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