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Early years

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My adorable grandson is 19mth old and does not make eye contact when he sees me.He knows his alphabet numbers and shapes but socially struggling integrating with others. Does not like noise and spends long periods of time playing alone. I so want to connect with him. Its breaking my heart. Please good advice needed 

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  • I’m sorry you feel that it’s ‘breaking your heart’ - please be reassured that you can have a wonderful relationship with your grandson - once you get a better understanding of autism and realise that you really can connect with your grandson - it might just be in subtly different ways to if he wasn’t autistic. It really will be ok :) 

    it’s just a matter of ‘tuning in’ to your grandson and how he thinks and the things he enjoys. In many ways it’s not that different to getting to know any child - it’s just a matter of intuition and patience. It will be fine I promise :)

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  • I’m sorry you feel that it’s ‘breaking your heart’ - please be reassured that you can have a wonderful relationship with your grandson - once you get a better understanding of autism and realise that you really can connect with your grandson - it might just be in subtly different ways to if he wasn’t autistic. It really will be ok :) 

    it’s just a matter of ‘tuning in’ to your grandson and how he thinks and the things he enjoys. In many ways it’s not that different to getting to know any child - it’s just a matter of intuition and patience. It will be fine I promise :)

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