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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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  • I hope not..I think you have the advantage that you are well aware of the potential pitfalls..I am pretty new to all this having only really picked up o the signs over the last 4 months or so (dah could kick myself there).

    Because you know what issues may arise you are going be on to it quick ..unlike me pitching it in 2 weeks at the end of term lol.

    I suppose I expected someone else to comment on my sons behavior but they all kept making excuses for him..he'd been ill..I'd had had a long spell in hossie..etc etc. SO there always seemed to be a reason for him being unsettled to everyone else...I am kicking myself because I knew he wasn't OK but allowed myself to be sent away time and time again with these nagging doubts in my mind.

    That's not going to happen to you and you will quickly see what's needed so I am hopeful it won't be as bad.

    I know what you mean bout the thrill seekers..it's like they pick the child who is the most capable of winding them into a frenzy(quite innocently on both parts)..but getting them wound down again is not always fun! 

    I can see O outside now with his brother and another boy and he is probably upto an 81/2 on the meltdown scale..tried to get him in a couple of times..but I feel mean when he wants to play out...always a tough judgement call. 

    Try not to worry (laughs at self there) we had many factors clouding the issues with school this year...you are more knowledgeable than I was ..it will help you all.

    Oatie

    x

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  • I hope not..I think you have the advantage that you are well aware of the potential pitfalls..I am pretty new to all this having only really picked up o the signs over the last 4 months or so (dah could kick myself there).

    Because you know what issues may arise you are going be on to it quick ..unlike me pitching it in 2 weeks at the end of term lol.

    I suppose I expected someone else to comment on my sons behavior but they all kept making excuses for him..he'd been ill..I'd had had a long spell in hossie..etc etc. SO there always seemed to be a reason for him being unsettled to everyone else...I am kicking myself because I knew he wasn't OK but allowed myself to be sent away time and time again with these nagging doubts in my mind.

    That's not going to happen to you and you will quickly see what's needed so I am hopeful it won't be as bad.

    I know what you mean bout the thrill seekers..it's like they pick the child who is the most capable of winding them into a frenzy(quite innocently on both parts)..but getting them wound down again is not always fun! 

    I can see O outside now with his brother and another boy and he is probably upto an 81/2 on the meltdown scale..tried to get him in a couple of times..but I feel mean when he wants to play out...always a tough judgement call. 

    Try not to worry (laughs at self there) we had many factors clouding the issues with school this year...you are more knowledgeable than I was ..it will help you all.

    Oatie

    x

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