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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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  • MY 4 year old is back in his buggy ...and I think putting up with the hurtful comments is part of the process of acceptance to the diagnosis . 4 times in the one week , my son and I bumped into our local lolly pop lady on the way to playscheme . Each time she made comment on how he wouldnt be able to take his buggy to school in august when he starts . On the 4th occasion I finally answered her with " this is the safest way for my son to get around . He has autism " she quickly apologised and said " HE DOESNT LOOK LIKE IT " I was gobsmacked for about 3 seconds in which time i started to laugh and replied " I know hes very handsome isnt he " and walked away shaking my head ..she hasnt spoke to us since .. by motto is laugh it off . People are embarrassed with their own ignorance .

    shirley x   

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  • MY 4 year old is back in his buggy ...and I think putting up with the hurtful comments is part of the process of acceptance to the diagnosis . 4 times in the one week , my son and I bumped into our local lolly pop lady on the way to playscheme . Each time she made comment on how he wouldnt be able to take his buggy to school in august when he starts . On the 4th occasion I finally answered her with " this is the safest way for my son to get around . He has autism " she quickly apologised and said " HE DOESNT LOOK LIKE IT " I was gobsmacked for about 3 seconds in which time i started to laugh and replied " I know hes very handsome isnt he " and walked away shaking my head ..she hasnt spoke to us since .. by motto is laugh it off . People are embarrassed with their own ignorance .

    shirley x   

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