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Worried about son’s possible diagnosis

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Hi. I have a 7 year son. I’ve always thought there was something different about him but didn’t think it was an issue. Since nursery he’s had tics which usually last a few weeks then fade away. Recently he’s been throat clearing a lot.

The other day at school parents evening the teacher said she thinks theres something sensory going on with him but doesn’t know what so I should take him to the dr.

I’m worried he is on the autistic spectrum and what this means for his future. He has friends and makes eye contract so it’s maybe not that but I’m still worried. At school he struggles to concentrate and his writing and drawing is poor.

Just looking for some reassurance really and and advice on what the future might hold if it is that. 

Parents

  • It could be a lot of things, firstly don't stress over possibilities - there's no end to that rabbit hole for parents of any child.

    Secondly the future probably doesn't hold what you think, stereotypes abound and the statistics from the older generations aren't a good indicator as the world has changed so much. Particularly with the internet.

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  • It could be a lot of things, firstly don't stress over possibilities - there's no end to that rabbit hole for parents of any child.

    Secondly the future probably doesn't hold what you think, stereotypes abound and the statistics from the older generations aren't a good indicator as the world has changed so much. Particularly with the internet.

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  • in reply to Autistic Entrepreneur

    Thanks for replying and the reassurance. It’s all just been a bit of a shock when they said they thought there was something. My mum used to be a teacher and that’s what she thinks he’s showing signs of and when I told the teacher that she agreed that was one of the things going through their minds. The other thing might be ADHD but they wouldn’t say. I’m just a worrier.