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My beautiful boy was diagnosed with autism yesterday. I'm feeling very full of mixed emotions?????

SammyC

So yesterday was the day my son had his 2nd assessment. He is 7. I knew as his mummy that he was on the spectrum for along time and so did his school. I'm was strong + all set to push for a diagnosis for him and his future but having it confirmed has filled me with lots of emotions. I don't know how I feel if I'm honest. Alittle sad, relieved, worried for him, his future, what it holds. I keep getting tearful but I feel so guilty for feeling alittle sad, because nothing has changed, he is still the same funny, gorgeous, happy little boy he was this morning + yesterday. Feeling emotional and wondering what will happen next?? Nothing will change at school as he is already getting all the help and support he needs with his education.

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    Firstly, I've read some of your previous posts and it sounds as though he has lots of talents. One thing to remember is that some very famous and successful scientists have been severely afflicted with Asperger's etc so he is in good company. This doesn't mean that he is also very clever but it might mean that his intelligence can be quite hidden by the ASD.

    Secondly, have you looked at, or been advised, about diet. I have read some things e.g. at http://fedup.com.au/ that suggest that you can improve (not cure) an autistic child's behaviour and attention by eliminating certain foods. I don't have any direct experience of this in children but I'm aware that some common things like coffee have a disproportionate effect on me (adult aspie)

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    Firstly, I've read some of your previous posts and it sounds as though he has lots of talents. One thing to remember is that some very famous and successful scientists have been severely afflicted with Asperger's etc so he is in good company. This doesn't mean that he is also very clever but it might mean that his intelligence can be quite hidden by the ASD.

    Secondly, have you looked at, or been advised, about diet. I have read some things e.g. at http://fedup.com.au/ that suggest that you can improve (not cure) an autistic child's behaviour and attention by eliminating certain foods. I don't have any direct experience of this in children but I'm aware that some common things like coffee have a disproportionate effect on me (adult aspie)

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