Hi all
I am Mum to two beautiful boys aged 4 and 6. My 4 year old Joshua was only diagnosed as having ASD yesterday so still a bit shell-shocked. Even though I was convinced he had ASD all along, having it confirmed still shook me a bit.
However - we're taking it as a positive and can't wait to get hold of some the help that's out there - particularly with his challenging behaviour.
Would welcome any help and advice anyone can give me!!!
Hi All, I have had trouble with my little boy's behaviour since the day he started school. I have been called in to discuss issues on numerous occasions. he is now 8 in Year 4 and spent the majority of year 3 working with the behaviour improvement team.
He was then reffered on an individual basis and after speaking with the SENCO last week I have been informed they are going down the route of Aspergers/autism. It has come as a big shock - not only has this knocked me sideways but my Mum thinks the school is wrong and are trying to label him.
After speaking with the SENCO and listening to the reasons why they are going down this route - I am wondering how I didn't see it before! I feel like such a failure - I have told only a few people and their 1st reaction is did you not know?? Well no, not really it never crossed my mind. He was my 1st child and I knew it was very difficult bringing him up but it was just who he was.
I am under so much pressure - battling in my mind with my Mum's views and also with what the school is telling me. Every day I collect him from school and feel sick with worry that the teacher will pull me in to discuss another incident! I just wish I could be there with him to guide him but I understand he needs to learn to stand on his own 2 feet.
My biggest concern is how will this affect him as he grows up, will he lead a full and happy life - will this label make people treat him different. Because what ever happens it doesn't change who he is, he is my brilliant boy, an individual who struggles with the world around him 
Hi All, I have had trouble with my little boy's behaviour since the day he started school. I have been called in to discuss issues on numerous occasions. he is now 8 in Year 4 and spent the majority of year 3 working with the behaviour improvement team.
He was then reffered on an individual basis and after speaking with the SENCO last week I have been informed they are going down the route of Aspergers/autism. It has come as a big shock - not only has this knocked me sideways but my Mum thinks the school is wrong and are trying to label him.
After speaking with the SENCO and listening to the reasons why they are going down this route - I am wondering how I didn't see it before! I feel like such a failure - I have told only a few people and their 1st reaction is did you not know?? Well no, not really it never crossed my mind. He was my 1st child and I knew it was very difficult bringing him up but it was just who he was.
I am under so much pressure - battling in my mind with my Mum's views and also with what the school is telling me. Every day I collect him from school and feel sick with worry that the teacher will pull me in to discuss another incident! I just wish I could be there with him to guide him but I understand he needs to learn to stand on his own 2 feet.
My biggest concern is how will this affect him as he grows up, will he lead a full and happy life - will this label make people treat him different. Because what ever happens it doesn't change who he is, he is my brilliant boy, an individual who struggles with the world around him
