Is my daughter autistic?

Hi, I have 5 children aged between 19 and 4. The eldest has always had problems and only now is undergoing diagnosis, after pushing for Aspergers and ADHD. My youngest daughter is also very different from the others. She is 8 next month, but 2 years behind at school.  I went to the doctors to check for possible SPD, as she has major sensitivity issues. After a year I was told that they thought it was Dyslexia??? Although she has quite a few social issues. Recently at school she was in the toilet and someone got pushed against the door, which made it open. Ever since she refuses to drink at schol so she doesn't need to use the toilet. She even freaks at home, asking if her older sister and friend are in, incase they walk in on her. She doesn't like lots of people and is mature with her speech. What do I do if I don't agree with professionals because she doesn't tick all the boxes????

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  • HiScorpion0x17

    I totally agree with your answer....I do accept and love her more than I have loved anyone, but the fact is her life is  miserable, she really is afraid of everything and it's holding her back from a happy full life.  I have several children that have passed the teen years ....and I know that my daughters ways are not 'normal teen behavior.  It's not that I want a label for her...all I want is to know a way forward and some help, it's not that you put it want I want, it's what she needs.  I am afraid of what her life holds for her at the moment.....I am not a selfish, unloving mum far from it....her needs have taken over my life.  I JUST THINK SHE DESERVES A DIAGNOSIS AND A BIT OF HELP!!!!!

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  • HiScorpion0x17

    I totally agree with your answer....I do accept and love her more than I have loved anyone, but the fact is her life is  miserable, she really is afraid of everything and it's holding her back from a happy full life.  I have several children that have passed the teen years ....and I know that my daughters ways are not 'normal teen behavior.  It's not that I want a label for her...all I want is to know a way forward and some help, it's not that you put it want I want, it's what she needs.  I am afraid of what her life holds for her at the moment.....I am not a selfish, unloving mum far from it....her needs have taken over my life.  I JUST THINK SHE DESERVES A DIAGNOSIS AND A BIT OF HELP!!!!!

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