Saying hello

 

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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  • Yes I found my son's twin brother has helped..even though O is often just mimicking his more social sibling.

    Only problem we found with this was that O's twin started to distance himself from his brother a bit at school...because O was getting into a lot of scrapes..the teacher told me that despite this they still stick up for each other a great deal when things get really tough.

    We have split the boys up next year to give S a break and try and let O develop some more skills. I cannot say I am completely OK about it but only time will tell and I can see pro's and cons both ways. I think the final straw was when S nearly slpit O's head open with a wooden block..he's reasonable placid but I think it was a case of O's behaviour pushing him a bit too far.

    I got some lovely looks in the playground THAT day..one parent said afterwards..'WHat on earth was that all about?!' 'I said it was a case of it all becoming too much and I am at least thankful they hit each other and not someone else's child'...she looked a bit puzzled at that one.

    Are your little ones having a phased into  to school..as this helps. Are you allowed to stay with them the first couple of hours to settle them in?

    Oatie

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  • Yes I found my son's twin brother has helped..even though O is often just mimicking his more social sibling.

    Only problem we found with this was that O's twin started to distance himself from his brother a bit at school...because O was getting into a lot of scrapes..the teacher told me that despite this they still stick up for each other a great deal when things get really tough.

    We have split the boys up next year to give S a break and try and let O develop some more skills. I cannot say I am completely OK about it but only time will tell and I can see pro's and cons both ways. I think the final straw was when S nearly slpit O's head open with a wooden block..he's reasonable placid but I think it was a case of O's behaviour pushing him a bit too far.

    I got some lovely looks in the playground THAT day..one parent said afterwards..'WHat on earth was that all about?!' 'I said it was a case of it all becoming too much and I am at least thankful they hit each other and not someone else's child'...she looked a bit puzzled at that one.

    Are your little ones having a phased into  to school..as this helps. Are you allowed to stay with them the first couple of hours to settle them in?

    Oatie

    x

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