I'm starting to feel a bit worn down on this issue. There is a history of autism in my family, however an actual diagnosis had a terrible impact educationally on a close family member.
I have two children and I'm not blind to the fact my oldest is very different to the youngest and to a lot of other children. My oldest is nearly three.
He has HUGE phobia issues with food and is intensely particular about routines, how things should be and the 'ceremony' surrounding how things should happen. He needs patterns and for things to make sense and is generally pretty intense. The sensory thing extends to messy play being an utter no and other similar stuff.
Not following any of these can lead to meltdowns that go on for hours. I've lived with autism up close, I've had training in the area. I recognise there are traits here but I don't see the benefit of having it made official by some invasive process.
What do we get from it? He is just my son to me! I refuse to be someone who explains him by 'oh he's autistic' or defines him that way. I know how to support him already and we've overcome social anxiety already and his self esteem seems to grow every day. His speech is incredible, at his last milestone check he completed the activities up to pre school level, this isn't holding him back.
I've had a the talk about the referral process from the HV, family members, Sure Start worker and even random colleagues. It's exhausting, I don't want him labelled, he's not a bloody condition to me, he's my funny, adorable, fabulous little boy :(.
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HackAttack · 28/03/2016 16:17
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28/03/2016 17:13
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