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need help with accepting daughters have autism

boozy

i have 2 daughters 5 (diagnosed autism and LD's) in special school with statement and 14 (High Functioning Autism) in mainstream school on school action plus. I have only recently been up front and honest in saying to my family that i am struggling to accept the autism i've always been in denial. Every time they act say or do weird things it makes me cringe feel embarrased and i just want to run in the opposite direction. i feel shame and guilt at saying such things but i have to be honest. i am currently on anti depressants and awaiting psycholgical assistance. can anyone help me accept them for who they are i'm desparate as it's affecting all our lives.

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  • My eldest was diagnosed at 8 even though I made my concern known when she was 2. My youngest was about 3 ish I think due to the fact that I already had a daughter on the spectrum. Its knowing how to accept it that's the issue I don't know how, it's that strong in me. I sometimes wonder if I'm on the spectrum somewhere.

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  • My eldest was diagnosed at 8 even though I made my concern known when she was 2. My youngest was about 3 ish I think due to the fact that I already had a daughter on the spectrum. Its knowing how to accept it that's the issue I don't know how, it's that strong in me. I sometimes wonder if I'm on the spectrum somewhere.

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