• Replies 12 replies
  • Subscribers 28 subscribers
  • Views 2888 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

Hello! Im new!!

Sues

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

Parents

  • Dear Dee

    I have posted below a link to the Education Rights help line.  Give them a ring about the problems you are having with your school.  

    http://www.autism.org.uk/Our-services/Advice-and-information-services/Education-rights-service.aspx

    I do think that you need to take some time to come to terms with the diagnosis.  You  are probably going through a huge range of emotions (all at the same time!!) and you need to look after yourself as well because there is no use trying to sort things out if you are a mess yourself.  This is one of the best pieces of advice that I was given when my son got his diagnosis at the age of 11.  Don't deny yourself that little treat (vast amounts of chocolate in my case!) and try and get some time for yourself.  I find getting out of the house for a walk or a bike ride helps me put things in perspective (so if you see someone cycling along chomping on a big bar of chocolate you will know who it is!). 

    With regard to your daughter, if you have any concerns about her then you should start with her GP.  There are so many different aspects of autism that we could all have some traits of it in us.  Every person with autism is unique which is what makes them so fantastic. 

    My father was just like your mother when we got our diagnosis.  Give her time, let her have a look at this website.  My father is now so supportive.  He, like me, just had to get to grips with the diagnosis.  He has even taught my son to drive!

    Having a diagnosis is not the end of the world, in fact it is a massive help in some respects.  There is no way that your son is going to end up as a sad lonely adult with no self esteem because you (and the rest of us on here) are not going to let that happen.  My son starts university in two weeks (now that is a truly scary thought) and we never thought he would survive a day at secondary school but he has done it. 

    I hope you are feeling a bit more positive.  You will have good days and bad days but remember that we are all here to help you.

    All the best 

    ColintheCat xx

Reply

  • Dear Dee

    I have posted below a link to the Education Rights help line.  Give them a ring about the problems you are having with your school.  

    http://www.autism.org.uk/Our-services/Advice-and-information-services/Education-rights-service.aspx

    I do think that you need to take some time to come to terms with the diagnosis.  You  are probably going through a huge range of emotions (all at the same time!!) and you need to look after yourself as well because there is no use trying to sort things out if you are a mess yourself.  This is one of the best pieces of advice that I was given when my son got his diagnosis at the age of 11.  Don't deny yourself that little treat (vast amounts of chocolate in my case!) and try and get some time for yourself.  I find getting out of the house for a walk or a bike ride helps me put things in perspective (so if you see someone cycling along chomping on a big bar of chocolate you will know who it is!). 

    With regard to your daughter, if you have any concerns about her then you should start with her GP.  There are so many different aspects of autism that we could all have some traits of it in us.  Every person with autism is unique which is what makes them so fantastic. 

    My father was just like your mother when we got our diagnosis.  Give her time, let her have a look at this website.  My father is now so supportive.  He, like me, just had to get to grips with the diagnosis.  He has even taught my son to drive!

    Having a diagnosis is not the end of the world, in fact it is a massive help in some respects.  There is no way that your son is going to end up as a sad lonely adult with no self esteem because you (and the rest of us on here) are not going to let that happen.  My son starts university in two weeks (now that is a truly scary thought) and we never thought he would survive a day at secondary school but he has done it. 

    I hope you are feeling a bit more positive.  You will have good days and bad days but remember that we are all here to help you.

    All the best 

    ColintheCat xx

Children
No Data