Hi, I have a lovely 3 and half boy who was diagnosed with Autism last year, he is still nonverbal but has a passive nature and is quite sensitive. He has been going to a childminder since 16 months but I have been pressured that I should try preschool. I have found a lovely one and been for a couple of sessions with him and he starts in June whilst still going to childminder some days. I am just so worried about it and how he will cope as he gets very overwhelmed with noise of other kids and not being able to speak at all makes life difficult. He also has hypermobility in nearly all his joints so cannot do a lot of things like ride a trike etc. I feel mean as 4 days of the week he will be attending childminder plus preschool and I know he will have to go to school nxt yr but wake every morning feeling anxious. We are on our own so have a v close bond but if he still isnt speaking by primary school how will he cope? What if hes bullied? I know it seems all negative thoughts but am finding it hard to deal with. He never grasped Makaton but does use photo visual cards when he is desperate for something. Any success stories would be much appreciated
