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Borderline and looking for support !!

Mumoftwo69

Hi all,

We have been told that our 8 year old is borderline and cannot be labelled but has 'something'. 

I don't know anyone with asd and am wondering if you have to belabelled/diagnosed to join support groups?

If not does anyone know of any in Flintshire?

Any help appreciated x

  • Dear Pipsqueak,

    Have you tried searching for NAS services in your area? If not, you might find this link helpful:

    http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services/find-nas-services-in-your-area.aspx

    Take care,

    Adél, NAS mod

  • Hi. My eldest (15) was dx Aspie 4 years ago, my 5 yr old starts assessment next week and I was dx Aspie early this year. We're in Deeside, Flintshire and struggling to find local resources to suit our various needs. Anyone else out there?! Smile

  • it might be an idea to contact your local child development centre or speical school who mayhave information about support groups.  If not...ask your GP to find out.  You do not need a diagnosis to access support groups...these are usually run by other parents wanting to support each other.  Even if your child does have autistic tendancies which are not labelled, he/she can still learn to live life as typical children do.....you just need to be more explicit in your teaching him/her things.  Never assume he/she will just get it...explain and explain.....then they will get it.....absolutely:-)

  • Hi,

    Our son was diagnosed on boarder line ASD,i think these kids are the hardest to look after,as they are normal great kids but when things go wrong they are v-hard to deal with.we treat our son as though he is ASD we find this easier to cope with,as we allso have an Autistic son aswell.

    But allso we have to remember to give him the freedom as a normal child as our son is 16 and capable of going to collage and part time work.I think these type of kids just need a bit of respect as they do have high IQ,and are great fun to be with,they are very family orientated and love home life.

    The main thing i always let him know is that mommy is always here for you whatever happens,he seems happy when i tell him this.

    hope this helps

  • Hi i have recently been told my 5year old has ASD. I have read every thing i can and still feel confused. Soon hopefully school life will become easier with a little extra help. How do i get help for life outside school i can't find any information.

    Would be really gratefull if any one can help, i feel like i'm going mad! x