My little girl who has not long turned 3 was diagnosed with ASD back in August. She has a severe speech delay, but is now up to around 200 words and also uses Makaton signing. Speech therapy are very pleased with her progress and very hopeful she will catch up.
She loves people but needs to learn social skills as they do not come naturally to her. She will happily try and engage other chikdren in gaems liek chase and ball. She copes well with nursery, and enjoys the other children and staff, she loves going. She does not have a 121 as she manages quite well at the moment. She is also considered quite teachable. She has no other diagnosis and has no stims, behavioural problems, or sensitivities. She is a very happy little girl.
I suffer severe anxiety and OCD and have suspicions that I am on the spectrum myself. I am undecided whether to explore this further. Right now I am struggling - I so want my beautiful daughter to have the chance to have a job, a partner and children if she wishes.. I just want her to have choices... I want her to be happy. I know this will be harder for her than neuro-typical people but I would really love to hear from anyone whose children are doing well or adults who can share their own successes and give me hope. Often the internet paints a bleak picture- I know this not to be the case but I just need to hear it.
I hope this post sounds ok- I am not good at wording things and would hate to offend or upset anyone - my intention is simply to gain some hope and support.. I find this very journey very hard and did not start with a level playing field already suffering anxiety and OCD and therefore obesseively worry for her.
