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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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  • Trevor, your situation sounds just like mine.  My son was diagnosed with ASD last Friday after being referred to a paediatrician by his first speech therapist.  He's four, having just started school in September.  Without the speech delay we probably wouldn't have gone looking for a diagnosis at all.  He's engaging and affectionate if a little distant with kids his own age, makes eye contact and doesn't resist change.  However, having absorbed the huge shock we got at the paediatrician's we've been thinking back over the past two years or so and reflecting on his (sometimes challenging) behavior and the ASD does fit - it's just mild.  Still reeling with shock and trying to come to terms with what this might mean for his future.  If you do find some useful literature or links, do let me know.  Thinking of you and totally understand where you're coming from.

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  • Trevor, your situation sounds just like mine.  My son was diagnosed with ASD last Friday after being referred to a paediatrician by his first speech therapist.  He's four, having just started school in September.  Without the speech delay we probably wouldn't have gone looking for a diagnosis at all.  He's engaging and affectionate if a little distant with kids his own age, makes eye contact and doesn't resist change.  However, having absorbed the huge shock we got at the paediatrician's we've been thinking back over the past two years or so and reflecting on his (sometimes challenging) behavior and the ASD does fit - it's just mild.  Still reeling with shock and trying to come to terms with what this might mean for his future.  If you do find some useful literature or links, do let me know.  Thinking of you and totally understand where you're coming from.

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