hi everyone. I'm mum to a young adult man with autism. He's in supported living. I first came across the nas when he was about 4 when they were very helpful in letting us access a course they'd arranged. I've been a member for years but didn't realise there was a discussion forum.....really pleased about that! We've certainly had our ups and downs over the yrs, to put it mildly, so I hope I can be a useful contributor and also learn from all of you.
crystal12 said:hi Shelley + Some one - nice to be welcomed.
Shelley - any help or info I'm happy to give. My son moved into supported living when he was 19 because he wanted to. I'm a mine of info about that subject!
Some - one - exactly - had tooo much of people who don't get it
crystal12
oh tell me about it, they either nod and smile, with the 'i dont really understand what all the fuss is about, your partner seems normal enough' look, or they just sit not saying a word, like they dont believe anything you have said and just want to ignore it
It would be nice if someone would sit down with us and say, ok, so i dont get it, what does it all mean for you, what is your life like, and take it in
I suppose that's asking too much eh!! 
your son did that of his choice? wow, what led him to do that?
crystal12 said:hi Shelley + Some one - nice to be welcomed.
Shelley - any help or info I'm happy to give. My son moved into supported living when he was 19 because he wanted to. I'm a mine of info about that subject!
Some - one - exactly - had tooo much of people who don't get it
crystal12
oh tell me about it, they either nod and smile, with the 'i dont really understand what all the fuss is about, your partner seems normal enough' look, or they just sit not saying a word, like they dont believe anything you have said and just want to ignore it
It would be nice if someone would sit down with us and say, ok, so i dont get it, what does it all mean for you, what is your life like, and take it in
I suppose that's asking too much eh!!
your son did that of his choice? wow, what led him to do that?
