Published on 12, July, 2020
Ok. Where to start here. We've just had a formal diagnosis today that our son Ethan is autistic. We were expecting it as he's non verbal but it's still hit us a little emotionally.
We've come on here to try and find out "what happens next" and how we can help Ethan. Neither of us have experienced autism in our families before so have no previous knowledge to draw on. Speech and Language are involved but are there resources he/we can access to try and progress this?
And any nappy training tips for someone that doesn't find being wet (or worse) would be greatly appreciated.
We're Doncaster based. We're just trying to get our son the best start we can give him.
Hello welcome to the community :)
Hello EthansDad, welcome to the online community! I am sorry to hear that your son's diagnosis has hit you emotionally, it is natural to feel this way.
I hope you find some useful information on the community threads, they're a great way to see responses from people who may have gone through similar situations. In terms of "what happens next", you may find the following page our website a useful starting point: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/post-diagnosis-support.
Our guide on Toileting may also be helpful https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/toileting/parents.
Best wishes,
Anna Mod