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Hiya everyone

dancer89
over 9 years ago

Hiya everyone

I am not 100% sure how to use this yet, just trying to figure it all out. I hope I am doing it right!

I'm Helen from Liverpool. I have a 2 year old son who is 3 in Feb who I absolutely adore but I am really feeling over whelmed and alone lately. My boy is due for diagnosis next month. I find Autism hard to cope with sometimes and would love to be part of a community were we can help each other and share advice. I research a lot of stuff (which I am not sure is a good or bad thing) Some days I feel like I am getting somewhere with my little boy then other days just feel hopeless and worried.

We were told in Jan of this year by a paediatrician that he was Autistic. Since then I have been mostly very positive and been determined to help my son in any way possible. It is just lately, particulary the last few weeks I have started to feel over whelmed. My boy is doing well but he is a big boy for his age and the bigger he is getting the more I find it hard to control him. He had a melt down the other day and I had to restrain him as he is getting so strong when he hits out. I got some horrible looks and I know people look at him like he is a naughty boy. I was sat on the floor with him with tears in my eyes and just thought to myself why am I being judged here, My poor boy is struggling and is hitting out through frustration not bad behaviour. 

I guess I have come on here hoping to hear some positive stories and advice and also be nice to not feel so alone. My hubby is lovely but doesn't have our son as much as me. My family and friends are supportive but they don't fully understand

Anyway just thought I'd say Hello and hopefully will get the hang of this Smile x

 

 

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  • over 9 years ago

    I have not been on here for a while. I really appreciate your responses, thank you. My boy is doing really well. My hubby and I have took numerous courses and got my son involved in an aba programme and he is doing so well . We also do aba at home with him. He has a long way to go but things are really looking up. His melt downs are a lot less frequent and he is far less frustrated. I think it is about getting into their little world and adjusting to a way that they can understand, although it can be hard work it is really worth it. I have definitely developed a think skin when people judge, but thankfully most people are really understanding xx

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  • over 9 years ago

    I have not been on here for a while. I really appreciate your responses, thank you. My boy is doing really well. My hubby and I have took numerous courses and got my son involved in an aba programme and he is doing so well . We also do aba at home with him. He has a long way to go but things are really looking up. His melt downs are a lot less frequent and he is far less frustrated. I think it is about getting into their little world and adjusting to a way that they can understand, although it can be hard work it is really worth it. I have definitely developed a think skin when people judge, but thankfully most people are really understanding xx

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