I have older relatives who think they know what Autism is but there understanding of it seems to be, it’s the new term for mentally disabled which itself is an outdated term. They have a Niece and Great Nephew who have ASC and both went to or go to University, so how do they explain.that? How can they be educated?
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I did take my mum on a course when my first child was diagnosed. She brushed his diagnosis off as a fad !! My son was diagnosed at 4 years and we have had a REAL struggle ! Ending up on him only b
ng allowed to attend school for 2 lessons a week and only if he was medicated . He is now 17 working as a roofer and looking to own his own company, as work is his real focus . No medication needed.uper proud !! academic was not his thing ! My daughter however loves learning the academic way and is looking to become a neurosurgeon ! Same diagnosis yet totally different children . I'm a single rent and now feel totally drained after the struggle to get this far ! Could not be prouder though and really wouldn't change a single thing
Thank you for your response I did take my mum on a course when my first child was diagnosed. She brushed his diagnosis off as a fad !! My son was diagnosed at 4 years and we have had a REAL struggle ! Ending up on him only bng allowed to attend school for 2 lessons a week and only if he was medicated . He is now 17 working as a roofer and looking to own his own company, as work is his real focus . No medication needed.uper proud !! academic was not his thing ! My daughter however loves learning the academic way and is looking to become a neurosurgeon ! Same diagnosis yet totally different children . I'm a single rent and now feel totally drained after the struggle to get this far ! Could not be prouder though and really wouldn't change a single thing
