Hi everyone
We have just recently received the diagnosis of Autism for my 7 year old son (youngest of four children: 2 girls 24 and 22; two boys 10 and 7). Whilst I have suspected for sometime now (against some gp's judgement) the formal diagnosis has still come as a shock - actually hearing your suspicions are correct. I know many of you have felt the same.
I've joined this community in an effort to learn much more about Autism, the child, the siblings and the parents - a steep learning curve is coming on. My 10 year old is finding the youngest to be more and more infuriating to the point that he is becoming unusually aggresive towards him, withdrawn and even started bedwetting. I've arranged counselling for him via his school and hopefully this will help. But any advice that other well-weathered parents can give will be appreciated.
I am concerned for both my sons and want to give them both the best chances in life but right now am at a loss as to what else to try.
I look forward to hearing from many of you and will also be having a go nose around to read others' experiences.
Kindest
Sam