autism

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By rhi

Re: autism
Thu 20 Dec 2007 20:18

I have a son with aspergers and all associated problems but he was 11 before we had a diagnosis. We always new soething wasnt right tho. just keep smiling

By Marion28

Re: autism
Sat 29 Dec 2007 10:02

my son is currently undergoing a diagnosis of higher level functioning aspergers syndrome, he is only 6 - my daughter who is 7 has a lot of autistic tendancies also but they dont want to diagnose her as she has already been diagnosed with so many other things.

If you ever want to chat I am more than happy as my brother is autistic and my two nephews also.
I used to work in a special needs school and have experience of children with autism - a lot of tlc is really needed and autism often goes in hand with ADD or ADHD.

There should be a local support group - if you contact your local social services they should put you in touch. Does your son attend a child development centre? and have you contacted the LEA yet? as you may want to start this early - children with autism are often entitled to early home special needs education - my daughter had a special needs teacher when she was only 2 years old who came to our house and literally taught her to play.

When your son goes to school and even before that you may want to ask for him to be referred to play therapy - since my son started his new school he gets a lot of support from a play therapist and he also has what they call 'nurture sessions'.

By Rachelcian

Re: autism
Thu 10 Jan 2008 23:23

hi marion im a young mum and just dont know who to see about him,the play therapy sounds great but who do i go to theres very little support here

By Rachelcian

Re: autism
Thu 10 Jan 2008 23:27

hi rhi he wouldnt be him if he didnt have autism,we keep smiling and we think it could be a lot lot worse,at least hes physically healthy x

By Rachelcian

Re: autism
Thu 10 Jan 2008 23:28

marion whats the LEA?

By Tricia

Re: autism
Thu 10 Jan 2008 23:43

Hello Rachel

LEA stands for Local Education Authority