Published on 12, July, 2020
Despite knowing deep down for a very long time, our 20 year son was yesterday officially diagnosed as Autistic. On telling him, the assessor congratulated him and said the world would be a better place with more Autistic people in it! I felt very emotional yet positive on hearing him say those words and our son, well I think he is in some ways relieved.
What I would like to ask people now, is how to take things from here. It will be up to our son of course, who he chooses to tell, but I don't want him to think we are hiding it or keeping it a secret. A friend of mine when her 12 year old son was diagnosed, they had a little party.. our son is too old for that, but i want to acknowledge it and how proud we are in some ways.
Where do we take things from here?
That's really nice that you and your friend want to celebrate the discovery that your sons are autistic. Maybe you could have a movie night, just the family, with whatever foods or snacks your son enjoys?
Also, have you seen any of the lists of strengths that autism can bring? This can be very uplifting. Heres a nice one below, perhaps you could print it off?
https://www.gallagherbassett.com.au/ohs-posters/poster-autism-the-strengths/
I absolutely love this post! And I’m happy, that there are people, who support their loved ones on their discovery journey.
thank you so much