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Dan
over 2 years ago

Hello Everyone

My name is Dan and I'm from Leeds, West Yorkshire.

I'm new to this forum and have just joined the National Autistic Society this morning. My wife used to work for a specialist college where she worked with young people on the spectrum.

Our son is almost 3 and has just been diagnosed with autism.  Although my wife and I do have a little experience, the reality is that we have just begun on a new journey of learning.

We look forward to exploring this forum and the NAS website and getting to know the other members. It's also our aim to get involved with some fundraising once we find our feet.

Kind Regards

Dan

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  • over 2 years ago

    Hi Dan, welcome to the group. 
    My son was diagnosed aged 4 and I’m going through diagnosis currently. We feel quite fortunate that this was picked up quite early (for him anyway!) as we know a lot of people with older kids and who are really struggling to get diagnosed. 

  • over 2 years ago in reply to Spreadsheets&Pizza

    Thank You for the welcome.

    Like yourself, i'm glad that this was picked up early. I wish you all the best with the diagnosis and with getting the help and support available.

    Best Wishes

    Dan

  • over 2 years ago in reply to Dan

    Thanks Dan. There are quite a few dads here, we may not have all the answers but lots of us will have been through some of the stuff that you are so we're here if you need us. My son is nearly 8 so I think I can still just about remember some of the early stuff you'll be going through now!

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  • over 2 years ago in reply to Dan

    Thanks Dan. There are quite a few dads here, we may not have all the answers but lots of us will have been through some of the stuff that you are so we're here if you need us. My son is nearly 8 so I think I can still just about remember some of the early stuff you'll be going through now!

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