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Antrim

Hi Im new to this site and only discovered it while looking on you tube.  I have a beautiful boy who is 2yrs and 10mths.  He is currently being assessed ongoing.   He has speech and language impairment (no speech) and developmental delay.  Hes awaiting an MRI scan (1 yrs waiting list).  Basically I am waiting to be told he has Autism.  Its been almost a year now since his first assessment but its been the longest year of my life.  I have battled depression, guilt and even suicidal thoughts.  Just would like to hear some friendly faces and know that Im not alone.  Thanks for listening, I could go on for ages but think its nearly bedtime.

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  • Hi Lyn,

    I'm also new to this site and can completely empathise with everything you have said. I have a little boy who has just turned 3 yrs who has recently been diagnosed with ASD. Although we are now starting to get alot more help for him, my son still only has about 20 words. My husband and I are constantly wondering about what the future holds for him. I also have a little boy of 20 months who has also had to be referred to the paed. He has no speech and very limited eye contact. Unlike his brother, his behaviour is very aggressive. Have found it very hard to accept that he will almost certainly be facing all the same challenges.

    Day to day life is a real struggle at the moment. I often feel very isolated as it feels like no one else understands how hard everything can be.

    Hope this site has helped you and hope you are also still making positive progress with your son. 

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  • Hi Lyn,

    I'm also new to this site and can completely empathise with everything you have said. I have a little boy who has just turned 3 yrs who has recently been diagnosed with ASD. Although we are now starting to get alot more help for him, my son still only has about 20 words. My husband and I are constantly wondering about what the future holds for him. I also have a little boy of 20 months who has also had to be referred to the paed. He has no speech and very limited eye contact. Unlike his brother, his behaviour is very aggressive. Have found it very hard to accept that he will almost certainly be facing all the same challenges.

    Day to day life is a real struggle at the moment. I often feel very isolated as it feels like no one else understands how hard everything can be.

    Hope this site has helped you and hope you are also still making positive progress with your son. 

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