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Please help me!

Vic

Hello

My youngest son (7) has just been diagnosed with mild, high-functioning Asperger's. I also have a daughter (12) and another son (9). My husband's job means we are temporarily living in Cairo, Egypt, although we are a regular English family.

I have no idea how to deal with this. I feel thoroughly overwhelmed and the stress is making me react badly when Ben has a meltdown. Of course this makes everything 10 times worse!

Ben is possibly about to get kicked out of school because of his behaviour and we are struggling to find a special school for him here. So my husband may have to quit his job, in order for us to move back home, so Ben can be schooled! We would face financial disaster if this happened.

I doubt anyone can advise me about Asperger's help in Cairo, but please please please can anyone help me get help with my coping strategies! Our situation and Ben's condition are what they are; the way in which I react to it and cope with it are utterly crucial right now.

I am cracking up! Help!!! Cry

Vic

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  • dear Ben's Mum,

    contact your embassy, they would not be able to exclude your child only on a diagnosis in the UK due to anti discrimination laws, and this as british citizens extends with you.

    tell the school that you are getting consular advice, regardless of outcome. this will emphasis that you are a guest in the country and that the schools reputation may tarnish by turning away a family in need of assistance and understanding

    you are understandably distressed, but do not get angry. being the distressed mother wanting the best for your son will get you a lot further with Arab authorities than anger - anger will stop discussions and all forthcoming help dead.

    otter

     

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  • dear Ben's Mum,

    contact your embassy, they would not be able to exclude your child only on a diagnosis in the UK due to anti discrimination laws, and this as british citizens extends with you.

    tell the school that you are getting consular advice, regardless of outcome. this will emphasis that you are a guest in the country and that the schools reputation may tarnish by turning away a family in need of assistance and understanding

    you are understandably distressed, but do not get angry. being the distressed mother wanting the best for your son will get you a lot further with Arab authorities than anger - anger will stop discussions and all forthcoming help dead.

    otter

     

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