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evrensmummy

Hi my son is almost 4 years old and has recently been diagnosed with having Aspergers Syndrome.

I am reading up a great deal re Autism but feel so let down and alone by the health profession and his peadiatrician.

Since my son has been diagnosed I have not recieved any information from the peadiatrician in regards to further assistance, what help to expect and what happens next. I feel like he has been diagnosed and we've kind of been left alone to deal with it.

I've been told I can have my home assessed (as my son has no sense of danger) by social services and that I could be entitled to respite. My son is also frequently refusing to walk when we go out, he'll walk a few steps then cry until he's picked up even chucking himself to the floor. Can i get any help with his physical needs?

 

And also how long does it take for DLA to be rewarded as I am desperate for a blue badge due to his lack of mobility which is having a strain on my back due to having scoliosis (a bent spine).

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I feel so alone and depressed at times.

 

Many thanks

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  • hi again - then you've got to pester the paediatrician's secretary!  Sounds like your son is objecting to going to places he doesn't want to go to.  I never realised we had developed a "route" when we were in town until 1 day I decided to go somewhere else 1st.  Massive upset in the street.  Really upset, because going the same places was so important to him. If you have the time I'd take him on the route he likes to go on....walking.  He'll get a enjoyment out of it.  Even now my son wd be upset if he missed out on his fav places in town + he's an adult.  Sounds like he's literally dragging his feet in protest.  

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  • hi again - then you've got to pester the paediatrician's secretary!  Sounds like your son is objecting to going to places he doesn't want to go to.  I never realised we had developed a "route" when we were in town until 1 day I decided to go somewhere else 1st.  Massive upset in the street.  Really upset, because going the same places was so important to him. If you have the time I'd take him on the route he likes to go on....walking.  He'll get a enjoyment out of it.  Even now my son wd be upset if he missed out on his fav places in town + he's an adult.  Sounds like he's literally dragging his feet in protest.  

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