hi all, i am 31, called sam, i have a son age 8 who is autistic, lower end of the scale.
we had a diagnosis 2 years ago, only now have a got my head around it all. and decided to join here, as advised by my doctor.
i look forward to talking with you all and helping each other xxx
sam xx
we r the auties said:Crikey! There are a few of us now, aren't there??
I am not getting the notifications by email when people post, are you getting them, ladies?
We are awaiting our son to be assessed but all the professionals involved think he will get a positive diagnosis for autism. Yesterday, 1 professional told me that it was a 'dead cert'. I had a complete melt-down and she thought it was because I had to come to terms with the condition in my son, but it wasn't - it was because I suddenly realised that I had to come to terms with my partner having it too. I am finding that much harder. I am used to sorting things out and getting things done, but I am at a loss here. How can I sort out my relationship when my partner is not N/T [neuro typical] and does not respond to the usual tactics and rationale???
Puffin - it sounds like we are in quite a similar situation. Do you happen to know how professionals make a decision whether it is aspergers or high function autism, because I am completely confused!!! There seems to be little agreement and much in common. When I read about aspergers, it describes my partner. But I think my little boy is much more high-function than aspergers. Does anyone know - do/can aspies hand-flap as my little boy does. It was the 1st thing that alerted me to his condition.
I am the opposite to you as I have told everyone about my son's condition! My reasoning is that I would rather people knew he was on the AS than think of him as naughty. This is what was happening at nursery and it was hard. I'm pleased to say that since then, other mummies have been really lovely by and large. Interested, concerned, friendly and inclusive. This has been a massive relief to me.
Hoping to speak to other ladies on this thread soon, but run out of wind now!
Love Rosemary xx
Hi,
My daughter is coming up to 6 and was diagnosed autistic in september. We have also noticed my husband has a lot of the traits. How has your husband responded to the fact he may also have it? I also feel the need to tell everyone as I wouldnt want anyone to think shes not the amazing and lovely little girl she is. I have had good reactions from other mums and my younger daughters pre school teacher has been a fantastic support and even attended a talk with me. Emylee even gets invites to partys and the mums always say that they are happy for me to leave her and make such an effort to communicate with her. Emylee used to flap her hands/lower arms a lot which like you made us more aware of her condition. It was mostly when she was nervous and eventually it turned to clicking fingers. I was told at a talk that a autistic lady did it and when someone eventually asked her why she said it was because she would worry where her arms were as she hadnt used them for a while. Im not sure if this is the case for all though.
Take care
we r the auties said:Crikey! There are a few of us now, aren't there??
I am not getting the notifications by email when people post, are you getting them, ladies?
We are awaiting our son to be assessed but all the professionals involved think he will get a positive diagnosis for autism. Yesterday, 1 professional told me that it was a 'dead cert'. I had a complete melt-down and she thought it was because I had to come to terms with the condition in my son, but it wasn't - it was because I suddenly realised that I had to come to terms with my partner having it too. I am finding that much harder. I am used to sorting things out and getting things done, but I am at a loss here. How can I sort out my relationship when my partner is not N/T [neuro typical] and does not respond to the usual tactics and rationale???
Puffin - it sounds like we are in quite a similar situation. Do you happen to know how professionals make a decision whether it is aspergers or high function autism, because I am completely confused!!! There seems to be little agreement and much in common. When I read about aspergers, it describes my partner. But I think my little boy is much more high-function than aspergers. Does anyone know - do/can aspies hand-flap as my little boy does. It was the 1st thing that alerted me to his condition.
I am the opposite to you as I have told everyone about my son's condition! My reasoning is that I would rather people knew he was on the AS than think of him as naughty. This is what was happening at nursery and it was hard. I'm pleased to say that since then, other mummies have been really lovely by and large. Interested, concerned, friendly and inclusive. This has been a massive relief to me.
Hoping to speak to other ladies on this thread soon, but run out of wind now!
Love Rosemary xx
Hi,
My daughter is coming up to 6 and was diagnosed autistic in september. We have also noticed my husband has a lot of the traits. How has your husband responded to the fact he may also have it? I also feel the need to tell everyone as I wouldnt want anyone to think shes not the amazing and lovely little girl she is. I have had good reactions from other mums and my younger daughters pre school teacher has been a fantastic support and even attended a talk with me. Emylee even gets invites to partys and the mums always say that they are happy for me to leave her and make such an effort to communicate with her. Emylee used to flap her hands/lower arms a lot which like you made us more aware of her condition. It was mostly when she was nervous and eventually it turned to clicking fingers. I was told at a talk that a autistic lady did it and when someone eventually asked her why she said it was because she would worry where her arms were as she hadnt used them for a while. Im not sure if this is the case for all though.
Take care
