My son has just been diagnosed with ASD. He's 10. I feel pretty overwhelmed with it all and am not even sure how to talk to him about it. They told me in the meeting that i will be invited to a workshop when they have a space. probably in a couple of months. I'm unsure where to go from here. Even though he now has the diagnosis i am thinking what has actually changed? He starts secondary school in September and i am really worried about that and how he will cope. I asked about whether this means he will get a statement for school but they said not all chidren with ASD do. I'm not sure what this means or who i talk to about these things. I am unable to let him play outside as he is vulnerable and so he is constantly stuck indoors which i feel bad about. I was hoping that he would have things available for him such as groups who do social activities etc where they understand his needs but none of this has been discussed. I am also worried about when he gets to secondary, they said he may mature by then but what if he isn't capable of going to and from school by himself? Right now i can't imagine him being able to do that. Sorry for all the questions but any advice anyone can give me would be hugely apreciated. Thank you. x
