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New Parent to Aspergers, help in the Durham area?

KattyBent

Hi, our 7 year old son has just got his Asperger's diagnosis in August, so we are very new in this life long joy ride! We just don't know how to time it right to start explaining his diagnosis to him. He has extremely high anxiety issues and worries alot about how people perceive him. Does anyone have any tips on how to explain it to him? And is there any resources you can recommend? I have had a good look at information on ASD and Asperger's  but its like looking into a black hole at the moment for us!! We live in Durham, North East England and would be greatful to talk with other parents close by. Thank you in advance KB

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  • Hi I work in the North East and manage our North East Autism Resource centre which is based within an autism specific school in Newcastle. We offer information and support to anyone in the North east area affected by autism and run parent groups, one to one sessions and also autism seminars plus much more.

    There are some great resources out there for you as a parent to understand an asd diagnosis but also for your child too and some wonderful resources for anxiety too. Try the following ;

    My autism book - Gloria Dura Vila

    All cats have Asperger Syndrome - Kathy Hoopman

    A special book about me - Josie Santomauro

    For anxiety

    The Incredible 5 Point Scale - K Dunn Baron

    Starving the anxiety Gremlin - Kate Collins Donnelly

    My Huge big bag of worries - Virginia Ironside

    Hope this helps but we can give you lots of advice around useful resources and local events & training opportunities. 

     

     

     

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  • Hi I work in the North East and manage our North East Autism Resource centre which is based within an autism specific school in Newcastle. We offer information and support to anyone in the North east area affected by autism and run parent groups, one to one sessions and also autism seminars plus much more.

    There are some great resources out there for you as a parent to understand an asd diagnosis but also for your child too and some wonderful resources for anxiety too. Try the following ;

    My autism book - Gloria Dura Vila

    All cats have Asperger Syndrome - Kathy Hoopman

    A special book about me - Josie Santomauro

    For anxiety

    The Incredible 5 Point Scale - K Dunn Baron

    Starving the anxiety Gremlin - Kate Collins Donnelly

    My Huge big bag of worries - Virginia Ironside

    Hope this helps but we can give you lots of advice around useful resources and local events & training opportunities. 

     

     

     

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