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need help with accepting daughters have autism

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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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  • Hi,

    Do you have any contact with other parents who have children with autism? That can help, chatting with other parents and maybe your children taking part in activities with other children with autism. If you're not in touch with people, then it is worth looking at what's available in your area. A good starting point is your local branch of the NAS, but there may also be other groups in your area.

    If you feel embarrassed about your children in public or with family, I think partly you need to grow a thick skin and decide that your children are the important ones and that it really doesn't matter what others think.

    Hopefully some psychological help/counselling will help you deal with how you feel.

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  • Hi,

    Do you have any contact with other parents who have children with autism? That can help, chatting with other parents and maybe your children taking part in activities with other children with autism. If you're not in touch with people, then it is worth looking at what's available in your area. A good starting point is your local branch of the NAS, but there may also be other groups in your area.

    If you feel embarrassed about your children in public or with family, I think partly you need to grow a thick skin and decide that your children are the important ones and that it really doesn't matter what others think.

    Hopefully some psychological help/counselling will help you deal with how you feel.

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