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Newly diagnosed daughter

Kirstieb

Hi

My daughter has been recently diagnosed.  She is 8 years old and I have been "fighting" her corner for over 6 years when I first thought that "things were not right".  I am a mixture of emotions at the moment - relief, that she has now got a diagnosis and will be getting the support she needs but also masses of guilt. 

Although I honestly felt that she was autistic, before her official diagnosis, at times I wondered if she was just being a brat.  She can, more often that not be extremly violent to both me and her younger brother and I often found myself shouting at her and dealing with her "bad" behaviour.

I am sure I will get over those feelings and want to move forward to make sure my daughter has a happy fullfilled life.

 

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  • Hi Ohallright (love that!!!)

    Thank you so much for your lovely response!  It is SO amazing to be able to speak to other parents who "know" what its like. 

    My little girl Rhiannon has for the past week and a half, been "okay", weekends are always very trying for her so not so good today!  I will take all your advice on board and try really hard to try and do more for me - its going to be a challenge lol!

    There was an incident today where 2 girls from the neighbourhood were so BLATANTLY nasty to her when she walked out the front door (she didn't know they were outside) - honestly, it took so much self control on my part not to go and knock there heads together!

    Anyway, just wanted to thank you for your kind words and advice!

    K

     

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  • Hi Ohallright (love that!!!)

    Thank you so much for your lovely response!  It is SO amazing to be able to speak to other parents who "know" what its like. 

    My little girl Rhiannon has for the past week and a half, been "okay", weekends are always very trying for her so not so good today!  I will take all your advice on board and try really hard to try and do more for me - its going to be a challenge lol!

    There was an incident today where 2 girls from the neighbourhood were so BLATANTLY nasty to her when she walked out the front door (she didn't know they were outside) - honestly, it took so much self control on my part not to go and knock there heads together!

    Anyway, just wanted to thank you for your kind words and advice!

    K

     

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