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ginger_gnome

 

Hi,

I'm new here and wanted to see “Hello” … I'm new to forums and quite nervous but looking forward to getting to know some other folks in similar situations.

I've married to a lovely man and we have three gorgeous sons. My oldest son is 7 and has a dx of autism and ADHD. My middle is 5 and, although undiagnosed does show some autistic traits and has issues with social interaction (although this may be related to a trauma he suffered just before his 3rd birthday). My youngest is nearly 3 and doesn't show any autistic traits at present.

My two oldest boys are currently in a fantastic local mainstream school where they have, so far, been well supported. My oldest can now cope with being in the class-room fulltime … I'm so proud :-)

So, that's me.

GG

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  • Good afternoon GG,

    That was the great thing when I found this forum - knowing that I was not the only person out there having a hard time with ASD issues. You aren't alone on here!

    Some people who don't have a great understanding of ASDs can make such hurtful comments and I have found this so very tough at times. I am a polite, sociable person but some of the comments or looks some people give you out and about is annoying and heart-breaking  I am trying to find a balance between thinking 'its your ignorance not mine!' and trying to focus on my kids. So, please don't feel you are alone when others make silly comments. Hey, any tips for handling such people - send them my way...

    Hope you have a good day

    Catherine

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  • Good afternoon GG,

    That was the great thing when I found this forum - knowing that I was not the only person out there having a hard time with ASD issues. You aren't alone on here!

    Some people who don't have a great understanding of ASDs can make such hurtful comments and I have found this so very tough at times. I am a polite, sociable person but some of the comments or looks some people give you out and about is annoying and heart-breaking  I am trying to find a balance between thinking 'its your ignorance not mine!' and trying to focus on my kids. So, please don't feel you are alone when others make silly comments. Hey, any tips for handling such people - send them my way...

    Hope you have a good day

    Catherine

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