Newly diagnosed.

After what seems like a life time, in reality 12 months we have a diagnosis for our 4 year old son. We found out yesterday so I'm feeling very lost. I know this doesn't change our funny, intelligent & loving little man. 

I'm relieved we have some answers & can get support for our little man at school in September. On the other hands I feel incrediably guilty, have I done something to cause this, could I have done something differently? What will the diagnosis mean for him, have we set him up for a difficult life? 

Can people advise me on what to do now? We've been told to arrange his DLA etc but what can de physically do? Family life is complicated his paternal grandfather lives with us & has dementia, as well as a 2 year old sister. 

Any help would be appreciated I'm not as okay as I thought.

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    dangermouse said:

    Hi,

    Our 9yr old was diagnosed yesterday im struggling to find a book to help me explain this to him as they all seem to be for the younger end. I have the nas booklet but would like something to show him as he responds well to pictures/ videos. Any advice please?

    That's a bit off-topic for this thread - perhaps you might find something in this search community.autism.org.uk/.../"Martian in the playground" or you could start your own discussion thread?

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    dangermouse said:

    Hi,

    Our 9yr old was diagnosed yesterday im struggling to find a book to help me explain this to him as they all seem to be for the younger end. I have the nas booklet but would like something to show him as he responds well to pictures/ videos. Any advice please?

    That's a bit off-topic for this thread - perhaps you might find something in this search community.autism.org.uk/.../"Martian in the playground" or you could start your own discussion thread?

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