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Jemima86

we haven't had a good we. Monday my 6yo son was diagnosed as being on the spectrum and even though it was expected, I'm a health visit and we'd had lots of input from Educational psychologist and school, the news still came with a bang. Also this week me and my partner of 3 years have split up and we are temporarily with my parents until we find somewhere to live. I knew this would be tough on my little boy who already struggles with change but for two days he has been inconsolabel, meltdowns and disobedienc. He's extremely sensitive and it's heartbreaking for me to see him like this. I'm trying to be understanding and give lots of cuddles, letting him talk about his feelings etc but can anyone give me any advice on how to help him?? Im still trying to get the diagnosis under my belt too.

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    Hi Jemima,

    Have you come across the early birds scheme? www.autism.org.uk/earlybird There is also an early birds plus for older children.

    Some children with auitsm can qualify for disability benefits. I have no idea if your son would qualify but those benefits can be used for extra costs like the social stories subscription.

    I think you need to look up some stuff on "sensory issues" that children with autism sometimes have. The Shack ride is likely to have been a really bad place for him to go into. He may also have been stressed by the whole fun fair situation with so many people and lights and sounds and he may have been well wound up before he went on that ride.

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    Hi Jemima,

    Have you come across the early birds scheme? www.autism.org.uk/earlybird There is also an early birds plus for older children.

    Some children with auitsm can qualify for disability benefits. I have no idea if your son would qualify but those benefits can be used for extra costs like the social stories subscription.

    I think you need to look up some stuff on "sensory issues" that children with autism sometimes have. The Shack ride is likely to have been a really bad place for him to go into. He may also have been stressed by the whole fun fair situation with so many people and lights and sounds and he may have been well wound up before he went on that ride.

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