contact suggestion for a autistic 2 year old

Dear Forum,

My 2 1/2 has just been diagnosed with autism. She goes to her dad's every saturday for 8 hours , as per court order. But she has never coped well with it- returning home with bad tantrums, aggressive behaviour and then finally withdrawing into self. She cannot communicate at all, apart from gestures. So far, my concerns have been ignored as just the behaviour of a normal 2 year old, and a over-possessive mother. But now with the diagnosis, we atleast have a reason for her behaviour.

Please note  I dont want to stop contact-just trying to reduce the duration.

Please advice what I should do?  How should I approach court?

Parents
  • Hi - how well does her dad understand her needs?  She is newly diagnosed + you are not together anymore so he awareness of how autism affects her may not be v g.  My son was diagnosed with autism before his 3rd birthday so I disagree that 2.1/2 is too young for a diagnosis.  Early intervention is important.  You need to tell the court about how she is, explaining about her autism. Could you video diary it to show them?  Also keep a diary?  Good luck. Smile

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  • Hi - how well does her dad understand her needs?  She is newly diagnosed + you are not together anymore so he awareness of how autism affects her may not be v g.  My son was diagnosed with autism before his 3rd birthday so I disagree that 2.1/2 is too young for a diagnosis.  Early intervention is important.  You need to tell the court about how she is, explaining about her autism. Could you video diary it to show them?  Also keep a diary?  Good luck. Smile

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