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Struggling to come to terms with sons diagnoses

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My son was diagnosed with ASD nearly a month ago and I am still struggling to come to term with it. When I talk to people who arent close to me I end up in tears, I have had to tell my work and the school! My close family and friends are being really supportive but I feel angry and frustrated and guilty for feeling this way. Im not sure where to go from here. I struggle to talk to my husband as I dont want to upset him as I know that he like me is still coming to terms with the diagnose as well. Has anyone else felt this way?

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  • Hi - there are lots of posts on here about the reactions parents can have to a diagnosis, so have a look around if you haven't already.  I may be wrong, sorry if I am, but it sounds as tho you're bottling up your feelings.  That, as I'm sure you know, can make you feel worse.  You need to talk together as a couple.  The more you + your husband learn about autism, the more empowered you'll become.  That way you can be of greater help to your son.  He is the same child he always was.  You shd also apply for a statement of educational needs, if you haven't already, so he can get the support he needs at school.  Be a bit easy on yourself.  I'm sure from your post that there's a lot of conflicting emotions that are difficult to deal with.  You can always post here + posters will always try to be helpful.

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  • Hi - there are lots of posts on here about the reactions parents can have to a diagnosis, so have a look around if you haven't already.  I may be wrong, sorry if I am, but it sounds as tho you're bottling up your feelings.  That, as I'm sure you know, can make you feel worse.  You need to talk together as a couple.  The more you + your husband learn about autism, the more empowered you'll become.  That way you can be of greater help to your son.  He is the same child he always was.  You shd also apply for a statement of educational needs, if you haven't already, so he can get the support he needs at school.  Be a bit easy on yourself.  I'm sure from your post that there's a lot of conflicting emotions that are difficult to deal with.  You can always post here + posters will always try to be helpful.

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