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Father not interested in childs diagnosis or how to help

melon

Hi

My son recently got the Aspergers diagnosis. I am reading up and finding out as much as I can about how he is affected, what his needs are and how I can help him. My husband is not!

Despite me asking my husband to do so he has not looked up a single thing about this condition. It seems like he doesn't care about our son or want to help him. He will not discuss the diagnosis with me or anyone else. 

I feel like a single parent right now. 

Any advise or thoughts?

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  • Former Member
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    Can I hypothesise that perhaps your son has some of his father's traits? His outburst sounds a bit like he has been pushed and is starting to snap.

    IF (very big IF) your partner has also got a touch of autism THEN your obsession (your word) may translate into unbearable pressure for hubby. I have some considerable sympathy for him, he sounds like a loving caring father and is doing the best he can. Some people see the label as a negative and perhaps he doesn't want to have a son who might be regarded by some as in some way disabled.

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    Can I hypothesise that perhaps your son has some of his father's traits? His outburst sounds a bit like he has been pushed and is starting to snap.

    IF (very big IF) your partner has also got a touch of autism THEN your obsession (your word) may translate into unbearable pressure for hubby. I have some considerable sympathy for him, he sounds like a loving caring father and is doing the best he can. Some people see the label as a negative and perhaps he doesn't want to have a son who might be regarded by some as in some way disabled.

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