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Hi,

I am mum to two little boys, aged 5 and 7.

My 7 year old is being assessed for ASD and I don't know how to help him. At first I was trying to take things (and testing) as slowly as possble because to me he is just amazing and I could not understand why the school wanted to refer him etc. As the years pass I begin to see what they are trying to achieve, but I don't know what is best for him and how to support him.

I am looking forward to getting to know you all.

  • Thank you for you reply.

    My little boy has no sensory issues and is ok with or without routine, however he can obsess over specific subjects and can have difficulties with social situations.

    He is wonderful with us, maybe very sensitive but generaly easy to be around, as he can entertain himself for hours. He can get easily upset though, and some times he is sad and worried about things that cause him great anxiety. 

    I will have a look at the home page, and try to start to understand how to help him

  • Hi - welcome.  There's loads of info via the home pg + also on the posts so have a look if you haven't already.  There's a lot to learn so don't try to do it all at once.  Concentrate on how autism affects your son personally.  Has he sensory issues such as a reaction to certain noises or tastes or textures or smells etc?  Does he need more routine in his life (including his school life?).  These are things to think about.  It would be good if you could tell us a bit more about him so we can answer with more of an understandingSmile