6 year old son diagnosis

hello everyone I am new to the forum. My son was already diagnosed with sensory processing difficulties & now has been diagnosed with high functioning autism & ADHD only yesterday. When I was first told I felt nothing & even said to the doctors when asked how I felt about the diagnos that it means nothing to me you just said a word it doesn't change anything my son to me is just my son but a day later & I'm feeling very low & teary. I guess now it's sinking in I'm worried for my sons future or what it really means for him & us as a family. I'm sure I'm not the only parent to feel like this after diagnosis I almost feel a sense of injustice like it's not fare, why my boy? Sounds silly when I say it out loud as I know it doesn't change who he is. I just don't know what happens now. What doors can we open, what support can we get him etc.... I don't know where to start its so over whelming. Any advice on who to reach out to or where to turn next is very welcome. Thank you all for listening to my rant. 

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  • I am in a similar boat to you. My son was diagnosed the other day with high functioning autism. I think it's positive that you are facing it head on. if anything it means his teachers and school etc have to cater for his needs which is the most important thing. My son has been classed as only mildly autistic - he is super bright and therefore won't require as much help as a child with more difficulties and as far as I know he won't qualify for extra funding. However I guess it's having a mindset about it and if the school are aware and supportive this has to be a good thing. Can you speak to whoever diagnosed him for direction on extra support? I'm sure there are loads of people on this forum with good advice. Sorry I can't be more help, I am new to this like you. 

    i thing generally your local area should have a support group. Maybe they can offer help? 

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  • I am in a similar boat to you. My son was diagnosed the other day with high functioning autism. I think it's positive that you are facing it head on. if anything it means his teachers and school etc have to cater for his needs which is the most important thing. My son has been classed as only mildly autistic - he is super bright and therefore won't require as much help as a child with more difficulties and as far as I know he won't qualify for extra funding. However I guess it's having a mindset about it and if the school are aware and supportive this has to be a good thing. Can you speak to whoever diagnosed him for direction on extra support? I'm sure there are loads of people on this forum with good advice. Sorry I can't be more help, I am new to this like you. 

    i thing generally your local area should have a support group. Maybe they can offer help? 

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