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 
Hey TJ,
Cheers for your detailed reply. I will ask our speech therapist and pre-school child team who we are just getting to know about the pictures they might use to. My son is non-verbal and is always on the move so he hasn't the concentration/motivation to listen or mimic others. He is so frustrated. Like your son he is very visual. I really appreciate the advice and will check out that website to. In the meantime - great idea - we will start taking photos of our regular things. Such a simple but effective idea, thanks
Have a good weekend and thanks again
Catherine
Hey TJ,
Cheers for your detailed reply. I will ask our speech therapist and pre-school child team who we are just getting to know about the pictures they might use to. My son is non-verbal and is always on the move so he hasn't the concentration/motivation to listen or mimic others. He is so frustrated. Like your son he is very visual. I really appreciate the advice and will check out that website to. In the meantime - great idea - we will start taking photos of our regular things. Such a simple but effective idea, thanks
Have a good weekend and thanks again
Catherine
