Published on 12, July, 2020
Our two and half year old son has been diagnosed with ASD last week. Since then it seems we are walking in a dense fog. The worst part was that the consultant and therapist who gave us the diagnosis just seemed to let go and provided no further direction except pointing us to a parents workshop that will take place end of June sometime.
So we have the diagnosis and don't know what further support is available, what treatment is needed, whether treatment would help, just don't know anything at all. Started trawling through info on the net and seems to be so much that I feel overwhelmed and unable to comprehend anything.
I want to help my son (he has a good understanding - follows directions and instructions, but no verbal communication or emotional understanding), but not sure where to start.
Hi, welcome . It can feel like you're just left hanging post diagnosis. Just as well we have this site. Check out the home pg. There's loads of info so take your time. Imo you shd concentrate on learning about autism + how it affects your son as an individual. That's so v important for his future. Also check out the posts. Lots of info on lots of subjects. Post whenever you want to, ask whatever you want. Also via the home pg you can check out if there's a support group in your area. If that's of interest to you, then have a look. You shd check out claiming benefits for your son. You shd also ask via social services for a carer's assessment. Remember you can't do everything at once. Take things 1 step at a time. As you learn you'll feel more in control of things + it will be a great help to your son.