Hello,
Our daughter was "recently" diagnosed with Apsergers earlier this year (aged now 5). We would love to meet up with any other families in the Coventry and Warwickshire area, who in particular have daughters, maybe between the ages of 4 - 8 who might like to get in touch and possibly meet up.
Best Wishes
Hello,
Yes almost 2 yrs on from diagnosis, we still have some minor occassional issues re family (who have very little time with her) but think she'll just "grow out of it" or is just a little quirky - Hmmmmmm 
We definitely have the ole special interests thing! It was ancient Egypt last summer , we bought her a playmobile pyramid (which I have to admit was pretty fab then it was space. I think this can be a positive as she's happy in it, enjoys it and it can help in learning, can be a fulfilling hobby / pastime etc. Sadly we also had a terrible obsession with food (not just eating it, but CONSTANTLY talking about it, memorizing what everyone had eaten, writing about it, drawing it, relating every activity to food) we sought help regarding this and are thankful that she's made real progress.
Our daughter likewise became notably and increasingly different in social situations to her peers. I used to think "it's not so bad, it's not that noticeable" then arrive at a friend's house, playgroup etc and think "hmmmmm" ok so something's not 'right' here.
She now has a statement at school for part time assistance, this has been hugely beneficial and was applied for end of term July recpetion 2011 and almost in place by May ish yr 1 2012 and fully up and running for yr 2 this Sept 2012. (Took about 12 mths from start to actual help in place).
I do go to support groups, a variety for differing things, and short courses and I go on and off. There is support avail in Coventry & Warwickshire - dep upon where you are. There are times I think "We can do this autism thing" and other times when I come home and cry, as no parent likes to see their little one struggle. It's a bit of a rollercoaster and whilst I'm more of a glass half full kind of person there are times, as i say, when my heart's in my mouth for her.
I've found the support groups are helpful. I think it's a very individual thing and I think the different groups suit different people's needs / opinions etc (or even how you're feeling at the time !) I've been to both informative events and social events which have been good.
Best wishes with everything
x
Hello,
Yes almost 2 yrs on from diagnosis, we still have some minor occassional issues re family (who have very little time with her) but think she'll just "grow out of it" or is just a little quirky - Hmmmmmm
We definitely have the ole special interests thing! It was ancient Egypt last summer , we bought her a playmobile pyramid (which I have to admit was pretty fab then it was space. I think this can be a positive as she's happy in it, enjoys it and it can help in learning, can be a fulfilling hobby / pastime etc. Sadly we also had a terrible obsession with food (not just eating it, but CONSTANTLY talking about it, memorizing what everyone had eaten, writing about it, drawing it, relating every activity to food) we sought help regarding this and are thankful that she's made real progress.
Our daughter likewise became notably and increasingly different in social situations to her peers. I used to think "it's not so bad, it's not that noticeable" then arrive at a friend's house, playgroup etc and think "hmmmmm" ok so something's not 'right' here.
She now has a statement at school for part time assistance, this has been hugely beneficial and was applied for end of term July recpetion 2011 and almost in place by May ish yr 1 2012 and fully up and running for yr 2 this Sept 2012. (Took about 12 mths from start to actual help in place).
I do go to support groups, a variety for differing things, and short courses and I go on and off. There is support avail in Coventry & Warwickshire - dep upon where you are. There are times I think "We can do this autism thing" and other times when I come home and cry, as no parent likes to see their little one struggle. It's a bit of a rollercoaster and whilst I'm more of a glass half full kind of person there are times, as i say, when my heart's in my mouth for her.
I've found the support groups are helpful. I think it's a very individual thing and I think the different groups suit different people's needs / opinions etc (or even how you're feeling at the time !) I've been to both informative events and social events which have been good.
Best wishes with everything
x
