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Any parents who are Autistic or think they probably are

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I am a parent of a boy who’s diagnosed with Autusm.  I myself am awaiting an Autism assessment and my husband believes he is although he doesn’t want an assessment.  Any parents who are either diagnosed or self identify as Autistic how do you find parenting children with Autism any advice? 

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  • Hi, I'm a mother of 4 year old toddler. It's hard, I have some weaknesses and strengths. My weakness is generally empathy- not that im malicious,  but its hard for me to recognise and understand my daughter's emotions or intentions. But im good at handing her tantrums because I'm naturally indifferent.  She knows that her tears don't bother me, especially when she wants something. This is my husbands weakness. So the result is that the little one behaves better with me than daddy. My husband is much better at playing with her, roleplays etc. I can sit and do parallel activities,  but role play is too much for me. It always was. As a kid I was mostly busy drawing plans, floor plans, city plans, generating data etc. 

    The period after birth was terrible. I felt like I was in a wrong body. I decided I don't wanna have more children.

    I need more time alone everyday. My husband is not happy about it and my daughter too. But I can't function otherwise. Solitude and my pacing are absolute must everyday.

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  • Hi, I'm a mother of 4 year old toddler. It's hard, I have some weaknesses and strengths. My weakness is generally empathy- not that im malicious,  but its hard for me to recognise and understand my daughter's emotions or intentions. But im good at handing her tantrums because I'm naturally indifferent.  She knows that her tears don't bother me, especially when she wants something. This is my husbands weakness. So the result is that the little one behaves better with me than daddy. My husband is much better at playing with her, roleplays etc. I can sit and do parallel activities,  but role play is too much for me. It always was. As a kid I was mostly busy drawing plans, floor plans, city plans, generating data etc. 

    The period after birth was terrible. I felt like I was in a wrong body. I decided I don't wanna have more children.

    I need more time alone everyday. My husband is not happy about it and my daughter too. But I can't function otherwise. Solitude and my pacing are absolute must everyday.

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