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My 2 year old son has autism

happymum

Hi

I am a 41 year old mother to my daughter who is 21 and son who is 2. My son has autism. I am so afraid for his future, i read lots and lots of information on how i can help him. I totally stressed out because i dont know what to do for the best. How will my son develop. I have some understanding about autism, my son says one or 2 words occasionaly but not much eye contact, he plays in his own little world. Im worried he doesnt even know im around.

Can anyone talk to me about positive experiences and the best stratagy to help my son. I cant eat, sleep, or think clearly.

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  • Hi Susan,

    So sorry for the delay in replying - we have been away over easter.

    Such fantastic news that he is saying yes or no!  My little one only says no, and that he started only a month or so ago.  But he is still making a lot of progress in his understanding, and has shown some role play and imitation.

    Aww, thank you too - it's nice to talk to someone in a similar situation.

    I understand about taking our little ones anywhere.  I stopped taking my son to anything like a class a long time ago, as I really struggled with the looks I got from other parents when he didn't want to sit still, join in or do what he was supposed to do.  It is not that much of an issue anymore as he gets his social interaction from nursery now, so don't feel as guilty that I am not taking him anywhere.  Having said that, I have booked a pantomime for him to go to, just in the local library, to see how it goes,  My husband will be with me, so I won't be alone.  I hope he will be ok and enjoy it.

    You are so right about the money.  I was just telling my husband the other day how if you don't have money, there is no way you could intervene early to help your child, and then it would be too late.  Seems so unfair.

    I'm not sure whereabouts you are in regards to the nursery, I live in Basingstoke, are you near here?

    Take care, Taniya

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  • Hi Susan,

    So sorry for the delay in replying - we have been away over easter.

    Such fantastic news that he is saying yes or no!  My little one only says no, and that he started only a month or so ago.  But he is still making a lot of progress in his understanding, and has shown some role play and imitation.

    Aww, thank you too - it's nice to talk to someone in a similar situation.

    I understand about taking our little ones anywhere.  I stopped taking my son to anything like a class a long time ago, as I really struggled with the looks I got from other parents when he didn't want to sit still, join in or do what he was supposed to do.  It is not that much of an issue anymore as he gets his social interaction from nursery now, so don't feel as guilty that I am not taking him anywhere.  Having said that, I have booked a pantomime for him to go to, just in the local library, to see how it goes,  My husband will be with me, so I won't be alone.  I hope he will be ok and enjoy it.

    You are so right about the money.  I was just telling my husband the other day how if you don't have money, there is no way you could intervene early to help your child, and then it would be too late.  Seems so unfair.

    I'm not sure whereabouts you are in regards to the nursery, I live in Basingstoke, are you near here?

    Take care, Taniya

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