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 
Hi Tandemum, ColinCat & TJ,
Thanks for the warm welcome.
Tandemum I really appreciate you comment "If someone had told me all the things he would be doing when he was diagnosed at 3 years old I would have thought they were insane" as I left the Consultant's office and cried as I felt like they had written my two and half year old wee boy off for life. This gives me real hope - thank you
TJ - did you make these picture cards up yourself or do NAS or a place on the internet sell them? They sound really helpful as my son loves looking at patterns / bright colours so cards might just interest him.
Cheers for the hearty welcome and have a good weekend everyone
Catherine
Hi Tandemum, ColinCat & TJ,
Thanks for the warm welcome.
Tandemum I really appreciate you comment "If someone had told me all the things he would be doing when he was diagnosed at 3 years old I would have thought they were insane" as I left the Consultant's office and cried as I felt like they had written my two and half year old wee boy off for life. This gives me real hope - thank you
TJ - did you make these picture cards up yourself or do NAS or a place on the internet sell them? They sound really helpful as my son loves looking at patterns / bright colours so cards might just interest him.
Cheers for the hearty welcome and have a good weekend everyone
Catherine
