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New - Just wanted to say 'Hello'

Catherine76

Afternoon everyone,

I have just discovered this site. Relief  somewhere to chat where people understand. 

My very young son has just been diagnosed with autism. He does not speak and is very frustrated. After going through the initial shock of the Docs rubber-stamping the situation I hope to try and start focusing on the good things and concentrate on getting my son to enjoy life more.

I really look forward to chatting to you all.

Catherine

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  • Hi Catherine, you are not alone! My son was diagnosed last year and he is only just over 3 and half now.  He doesnt say any words or vowels and shows no sign at the moment although I have been told he is still young. I have at last got round to picture exchange cards just for basics like drink, lunch, go home and actually took them out to soft play this week and he used them! He even picked "mummys car" when he wanted to go home so feel a lot more positive on that side now. They do get frustrated as he sometimes just cries and screams for what I can see is no reason but it must be something. We have had a rocky few weeks recently but things seem to be getting a bit more bearable for the time being. I think if you get an early diagnosis you have a better start. Also I think he is about a year behind regarding tantrums so hoping these meltdowns will pass the more we can communicate with each other.  Good luck with everything

     

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  • Hi Catherine, you are not alone! My son was diagnosed last year and he is only just over 3 and half now.  He doesnt say any words or vowels and shows no sign at the moment although I have been told he is still young. I have at last got round to picture exchange cards just for basics like drink, lunch, go home and actually took them out to soft play this week and he used them! He even picked "mummys car" when he wanted to go home so feel a lot more positive on that side now. They do get frustrated as he sometimes just cries and screams for what I can see is no reason but it must be something. We have had a rocky few weeks recently but things seem to be getting a bit more bearable for the time being. I think if you get an early diagnosis you have a better start. Also I think he is about a year behind regarding tantrums so hoping these meltdowns will pass the more we can communicate with each other.  Good luck with everything

     

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