Recently Diagnosed

Hi,

Our 3 year old son was diagnosed Autistic on Monday. I have suspected this for a long time but whilst I felt glad that it had been confirmed, It also felt like a massive shock! Once the doctors had given the diagnosis, We were handed some leaflets and told a report would be sent to us. I now have the feeling of being left in the lurch. So we have the diagnosis, now what? We both feel completely overwhelmed and at the same time lost.

Does anyone have any advice or suggestions that could help please?

Many Thanks

Parents
  • Former Member
    Former Member

    Hi and Welcome!

    You aren't the first person to ask this question so you are not alone! Have a look through some of the threads returned by this search

    community.autism.org.uk/.../"recently diagnosed" (Note use of quotes in the search to make this work)

    Where people have discussed this situation. Some of it won't be directly relevant as many of the people will be adults and we are all different but I'm sure you will find something that will help.

    I hope other parents will come along and chip in to this thread too.

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    Hi and Welcome!

    You aren't the first person to ask this question so you are not alone! Have a look through some of the threads returned by this search

    community.autism.org.uk/.../"recently diagnosed" (Note use of quotes in the search to make this work)

    Where people have discussed this situation. Some of it won't be directly relevant as many of the people will be adults and we are all different but I'm sure you will find something that will help.

    I hope other parents will come along and chip in to this thread too.

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