Hi,
I am new to the site and am looking for other parents in a similar position to chat to!
My little boy is 2 next month and I have known since an early age we would be looking at a diagnosis of Autism. From a young age he has presented nearly all of the typical symptoms which have become more obvious as he has got older.
He is now going to be monitored by what his paediatrician called the Autism Umbrella team and we will hopefully have a formal diagnosis in around a years time.
He is such a happy and content little boy on the whole and we are grateful he is healthy.
I would love to know how other parents are coping - I on the whole am struggling. Although I have always known this was where we were headed it has still been difficult to accept when you hear the thoughts from a professional. I am trying to accept the new path which we now need to be on. I have heard other parents of Autistic children describe how they almost felt they needed to grieve the child they thought they would have. I think this is how I am feeling - although this makes me feel extremely selfish and guilty.
Just wondering if anyone else can share their thoughts and feelings - it would be appreciated :)
