Published on 12, July, 2020
Posted this on my Facebook tonight,, if anybody in my area is interested,, please I'd love you to get in touch xx
Ok,, I've licked my wounds for long enough. and my head right but now I'm getting angry about this,,,which for those of you who know and love me, means I'm getting back to normal (!)
Borehamwood has a population of over 30,000 people, and it's growing rapidly. If I want to join a support group for parents of Autistic children, Potters bar or St Albans once a month is my only option.
Not good enough. One in a hundred people are Autistic, so there's going to be a fair few parents in the Borehamwood area in the same boat.
The whole Diagnosis, obtaining help, filling out forms, knowing your rights, dealing with Schools is an absolute minefield. You leave your consultant with a leaflet on autism and have to find out every single piece of advice for yourself.
That's the practical side, the emotional side is harder. You feel isolated, and have a mixture of emotions that you don't even feel you can express to your best friends.
Surely there must be other people out there who would benefit from getting together and sharing advice, having the understanding to listen to each other and feel that they're not alone? If you are dealing with Autism, get in touch. If you know someone who is, pass on my details,, and if you don't,, just share this incase a friend of a friend of a friend is interested.
Monday I have an appointment with Herts council,, as to the lack of support in the area.
Please can everyone share this on their wall. Love you all, Avi. Xxxx
Hi Avi, I also live in Borehamwood, and have a granddaughter who is 19 with AS. This is all new to me as I am now her carer, and she has come to live with my husband and I. I am finding everything a total nightmare, but we are getting through it. I am looking for a group for my granddaughter where she can socialise and make friends, I am going to give the group in St Albans a try, but it is only one day a week, so we need additional groups and events for her to go to, so if you know of any please get in touch. Thank you
Hi Peckie,
We understand your frustration. It can often be challenging to find support. It is really great you want to do something proactive!
However, we please ask that you refrain from using inflamatory language on the community.
Also is your name Avi?
That's a coincidence...
Avi