Hello! Im new!!

Hello Everyone,

 

Ive just discovered this chat site so thought id post!!

Ive got a nearly 5 year old daughter who does not have any special needs. She starts 'Big School' next month - scary!!

Ive for a nearly 3 year old son who was diagnosed with Austism on 28th Feb this year. He is starting at a special school in their nursery in September too.

Plus, Im pregnant with bubs no3 - due in January!

So, lots going on for me at the moment!! Have been reading through some of the posts on here and its so nice to be in contact with so many people in a similar situation with me and learning to live life with Autism in it! I love my son to bits and would not change him for the world.

A quick question for everyone - my son grinds his teeth really badly. Is this an Autistic trait? Hi Peaditrician did ask me at our last appointment is he did this, but i didnt think to ask her! It has got really bad recently and he is doing it increasingly. Not only does it sound awful, but im worried that it might be damaging his teeth! Does anyone have any tips on how to stop/reduce him doing it?

Thanks!!

Sue x

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  • Thank you so much.  I never dreamed that I would find so much care and support.  It feels good knowing you are out there.  Thanks for the links and the info, everything helps.  It is just so nice to read something that DOESN'T say he is going to be a sad lonely adult with no self esteem.  He is such a lovely little lad.  I just want him to be happy, you know?

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  • Thank you so much.  I never dreamed that I would find so much care and support.  It feels good knowing you are out there.  Thanks for the links and the info, everything helps.  It is just so nice to read something that DOESN'T say he is going to be a sad lonely adult with no self esteem.  He is such a lovely little lad.  I just want him to be happy, you know?

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