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kirstylu

Hi everyone, I just found your site, my 5 year old DS is on the brink of being diagnosed on the spectrum somewhere. He's had 3 assessments in school with the educational psychologist, the latest yesterday he spoke to my son's teacher and say's he feels he's definitely autistic, on the spectrum somewhere, and wants him seen as soon after xmas as possible by the autism team. Waiting on a phone call/letter as he apparently needs our permission to refer him on. 

I can't help but feel guilty, I know really I shouldn't, but we can't help our feelings hey. 

Anyway, hi :D 

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  • hi kirstylu -welcome.  I think lots of us will recognise that "guilty" feeling, despite knowing better logically.  For the record I'll just say that autism has a genetic component so please don't think it's something you did/didn't do.  A diagnosis means you can hopefully access the services your son + family need : social services, education, DLA.    The nas site is full of useful info so it's a good place to brush up on your knowledge of asd + how it affects your son as an individual who also has autism.  Just chip in when you want to.  bw

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  • hi kirstylu -welcome.  I think lots of us will recognise that "guilty" feeling, despite knowing better logically.  For the record I'll just say that autism has a genetic component so please don't think it's something you did/didn't do.  A diagnosis means you can hopefully access the services your son + family need : social services, education, DLA.    The nas site is full of useful info so it's a good place to brush up on your knowledge of asd + how it affects your son as an individual who also has autism.  Just chip in when you want to.  bw

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