Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi Everyone,
I have recently been diagnosed with A.S.C. at my diagnosis I was told to look for literature on high functioning autism and Aspergers.
I am a mum to two boys 3 & 3 months and am trying to come to terms with my diagnosis and how to parent two children to the best of my abilities. I dont know many other parents who are in the same situation and haven't had a chance to come to terms with my diagnosis before the premature birth of my second child. Sleep depravation kicking in and I have so much to learn.
I don't fit in with other parents and am dreading playgroup and school. it was bad enough the first time around!
Thank you for reading, I look forward to looking through the discussions and hope I can be support to people too.
Hi Thoughtful Spot,
I'm not sure I can advise too much on being a mother but I am father to two young children. I'm sure you're doing an amazing job.
If there is a rare day when I have to pick my eldest one up from school, I tend to sit in the car until 15.24, with pick up time being 15.25.
The way I see it and it's not always been this way, if you don't actually want to interact in the school playground, then you don't have to do so. I used to think that I was duty bound to socialise and take part in things that I found incredibly difficult.
Once I realised that I was just different (and that's pre and post diagnosis) then it became a lot easier.
After all, who was I trying to please?
Ultimately, I guess myself and proving that I can fit in and can do things which others seem to find so simple.
I've accepted now that I have nothing to prove to myself and it makes things far easier I've found.
Finally, because I am starting to ramble as usual, you sound like a great Mum. Your children clearly come first , ahead of everything else and that's even harder if you factor in your condition.
Well done.
F.