Autism

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By loopy

Re: Autism
Fri 10 Oct 2008 22:10

big hugs to you. I have an autistic daughter. she is 17. I know how tough it is. Your sense of humour and your strength will carry you all through this difficult time and all the difficult times that lie ahead.Make sure that you get all benefits that you are entitled too !!! Make sure that you get all the help that is available to you.
best wishes hun ...

By petra

Re: Autism
Sat 11 Oct 2008 09:38

It's hard going but there is help out there so take whatever is on offer if it sounds like it will help.

I have 3 with Autism and know how hard it can be so you are not alone.

By Forbsay

Re: Autism
Sat 11 Oct 2008 10:12

Hey honey. Big hugs to you. My son is autistic - he is now 8 and was dagnosed when he was 2.5 yrs. Take each day as it comes and always remember you are not alone. Hugs

xx

By Kaz29

Re: Autism
Sat 11 Oct 2008 10:36

Thank you very much for the replies, as i will need alot of support from friends. and its good to have other peoples experience on how to deal with when my son has a Lock-in.

By natalie

Re: Autism
Mon 13 Oct 2008 11:33

wish i could give you a big hug a bar of choc and a nice chat xxxx come here anytime even when no one on just to get your thoughts down there is always loits of tips and advice i live in merseyside if your near xxx
natalie
my daughter has same as your son she is 15 now and it does get better mentally for you xxx

By kerry.

Re: Autism
Mon 13 Oct 2008 16:10

Hi Kaz
You'll be fine honey.
I have two severely disabled boys, one nealry 10, the other 11.
They have Fragile X syndrome and autism. The eldest also now has IBS and the youngest also has complex tourettes, severe ADHD, a heart murmur and epilepsy.

Hard work and a lot of crying at first!
But the joy they bring is insurmountable.

I am also at full time university, just started my 3rd year so not long to go and the work load is crazy as its 70% of our overall mark. But Ill do it, cos my boys have brought our attributes and strengths in me I never knew I had-
determination, tolerance, patience, a wicked sense of humour, tenacity and sheer bloody mindedness.
Yours will do the same to you hon.

By mand65

Re: Autism
Tue 14 Oct 2008 22:26

Hi Kaz
you will come to terms and then you will be ready for the next roller coaster ride, just gather loads of info and help, this is a brill website and loads of people with tips and valuable advice sometimes better than the professionals because theve been there and got a drawer full of tee shirts ... and its a good thing sometimes the diagnosis, help schoolwise and coping stratergies for behaviors and getting on day to day.... be strong n take care

By Kaz29

Re: Autism
Wed 15 Oct 2008 09:46

what other benefits are out there other than what we get.

By Pollysue

Re: Autism
Tue 21 Oct 2008 14:02

Hi Kaz ,
sorry about your news , i know how you feel my son was diagnosed with aspergers and adhd aged 7 (hes now 12) and at the time it was like a berievement , thats how it feels , i know i cryed for weeks so i feel for you so much , but it does get easier and it's better to know what the problem is than be worrying whats wrong XXXXX, you can try and get a disability living allowance which you should be entitiled to , and perhaps a carers allowance too, does your son have a statement yet ? XXXXXXX

By Starby

Re: Autism
Tue 21 Oct 2008 14:45

My seven year old son is severely autistic - you're not alone. Do you claim DLA for your son?