Hi,
My name is Nick and I'm a dad of a beautiful four year old boy who we believe has some form of Autism.
We are in the long process of getting a diagnoses at the moment (which is seems very frustrating) and I am in need of a bit of clarity or guidance.
For a while now I have had niggly thoughts that he may have had 'issues' but through a mixture of denial and inexperience in the matter, it has taken until his fourth year for it to become glaringly obvious.
More about my gorgeous boy.
His communicable skills are not to par with his peers, this wasn't at first apparent as he progressed well but then the progression stopped. He talks a lot but his range of conversation is limited. He cannot have a full conversation or start one.
He cannot sit still in one place for too long, attention span very limited. Very hyperactive.
My son also goes into a world of his own. At times he is responsive and alert, at others you can be talking to him and he doesn't seem to know you are there.
Then on to his sensory issues. He doesn't like certain noises, (especially children screaming) he will tend to scream mimicking the child. He panics when the phone rings and rushes to give it to us to answer. Hand dryers in toilets are a big no too. I don't know if this is linked but from a baby he never liked bright light?
He has terrible mood swings, can be happiest boy alive then be screaming then back to calm. Other times there's no calming him at all.
He started school a few weeks ago and over that time his issues have seemed to have increased. His mood swings at home have becoming slightly more frequent and intensive. Also I have noticed he puts his hands over his ears and closes his eyes when he gets upset, this is new since school start.
He seems to like to go but he just doesn't interact with the other children as of yet. I have spoke to professionals and have been told about hypersensitve autism and that sometimes noises, hustle and bustle can actual pain a child suffering with this and I feel so guilty sending him if he is suffering. Problem is getting to know how HE truly feels is extremely difficult.
i know this is a ramble but it feels good to get some of this off my chest.
hello btw, if I haven't already said.
