Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi I'm new here and I would really appreciate some advice. My 3 year old son has just been diagnosed with autism and I feel a bit lost I'm not sure what it means for him or where to go for advice.
Also he has melt downs which seen to be getting worse I don't know if anyone has any advice on how I can help him with them.
Thanks
Hello, I’m not the parent of an autistic child, so I can’t give you first hand advice, but NAS does offer a parent to parent service which you can find here. The NAS helpline can be found here.
I would suggest that you try to join a local group of parents with autistic children. It is always good to talk to other people who have similar experiences and share knowledge. You should be able to find out what groups there are via your local or county council web site.
It may also be a good idea to keep a diary to try and identify what sensory experiences your son has problems with. Some people adopt a sensory diet and try to limit incoming information.
This blog is by a mother of an autistic child, she’s been writing it for 6 years now so it may be worth a look. http://flappinessis.com/
You will also find more information here: https://integratedtreatmentservices.co.uk/blog/autism-olga-bogdashina/ and here: http://www.thinkingautismguide.com/2017/04/eleven-ways-you-can-make-your-autistic.html
I wish you all the best, Graham.
Thank you for your help it's much appreciated.