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Guilty about not seeking help sooner for daughter

MysticRose

Hi,
I will try not to go on and on, i just feel abit guilty and wondering if there is anyone on here who can relate. Plus I don't really have anyone to talk to other than my mum about things.

My nearly 4 year old is currently on a waiting list for autism assessment. We have had so many meetings lately and they ask you so many questions, it really makes you think about everything.

Feeling really guilty and stressed at the moment, feel like i ignored obvious problems with her development. I just thought they were just odd little quirks and stuff and she was like others her age. And the hv even signed her off at her 2 and half check up. Which i never could understand.

Now i have heard others her age talk and seen others attending school and doing other things that my daughter can't do, i just feel bad. Especially coz she seems to be getting worse as she gets older.

I know i am probably just been silly. I just wish i knew how to help her. Feeling a little useless at the minute while waiting for meetings with therapists and other people, on how to try help her more.

Sorry for the long post

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  • Don't feel guilty. You've done your best. In some countries children don't even start school until 7, so they have to wait longer. At 4 it can still be hard to see. As even average children may still need nappies, while some won't. Some will be able to write their own name, while some will only be able to draw a scribble. 4 is still very very young. And even those who don't have autism can progress slowly.

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  • Don't feel guilty. You've done your best. In some countries children don't even start school until 7, so they have to wait longer. At 4 it can still be hard to see. As even average children may still need nappies, while some won't. Some will be able to write their own name, while some will only be able to draw a scribble. 4 is still very very young. And even those who don't have autism can progress slowly.

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