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Hardly anyone bothers with my daughter with asd

ApplePie1991

Hi 
I'm feeling really down because I feel hardly anyone bothers with my child who is on the Autism spectrum. People seem to think it's ok to only see her once every couple of months or so! It's like because she doesn't talk they probably assume she doesn't care Or it's like she's not entertaing enough for people!!!I have a couple of mum friends that like to meet up with us which is lovely but her own godparents hardly bother!! One is related to us aswell!!!! If they ever see her it's an hour visit and my child isn't really that bothered about them so I also assume that's why they hardly bother but it's no surprise if they never see her!! 
Facebook pictures, snap chats they all get ignored!!! I know that's petty but it's so sad!! Her own godparents should know better!!!!!
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  • Hi Lindy, Thanks for taking the time to send such a kind reply. It means a lot. I hope people show you similar kindness and understanding. You are right that often the easiest way is to stick to your own little family unit, but it can feel lonely sometimes. My daughter with ASD doesnt attend school at the moment due to severe separation anxiety and a very frightening experience of school (another long story!!) so I don't have a lot of time to myself to focus on other things or to regain some emotional energy which feels like it's running out fast at times!! But, like yourself, our love for our children is so strong that we keep on going. They are so precious and no one can show them the same devotion and understanding that we can as their mum or dad.

    I hope you can have a nice weekend and know that I am sending you kind thoughts and wishe.

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  • Hi Lindy, Thanks for taking the time to send such a kind reply. It means a lot. I hope people show you similar kindness and understanding. You are right that often the easiest way is to stick to your own little family unit, but it can feel lonely sometimes. My daughter with ASD doesnt attend school at the moment due to severe separation anxiety and a very frightening experience of school (another long story!!) so I don't have a lot of time to myself to focus on other things or to regain some emotional energy which feels like it's running out fast at times!! But, like yourself, our love for our children is so strong that we keep on going. They are so precious and no one can show them the same devotion and understanding that we can as their mum or dad.

    I hope you can have a nice weekend and know that I am sending you kind thoughts and wishe.

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