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NAS71227

Hi there. My 17 yr old daughter has literally this week been diagnosed with autism. Although it no great surprise it’s still a bit of a shock. I guess I am getting my head round the situation and th her behaviour now has a different meaning - if that makes sense. She has just gone up to her room clearly something has upset her. Usually I would try and placate the situation, but now I’m unsure CryI’m guessing she needs her space and will come down when ready. But I need her to know I’m here if needed. So many emotions  is there a good book for parents ?? That might help thanks 

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  • Welcome! That sounds good for both of you, that she's able to go take her space, and you're able to sit with that. I'm sure she knows you're there, it's probably harder to take her space safely than to come and look for support, it was for me.

    I'm AS and don't have kids but I'm sure there's books out there. Hopefully someone will suggest, or trawl some of the older posts or the websites for parents.

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  • Welcome! That sounds good for both of you, that she's able to go take her space, and you're able to sit with that. I'm sure she knows you're there, it's probably harder to take her space safely than to come and look for support, it was for me.

    I'm AS and don't have kids but I'm sure there's books out there. Hopefully someone will suggest, or trawl some of the older posts or the websites for parents.

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