Hi everyone I'm a newbie so I hope I'm posting in the right place.. Apologies if I'm not.
I've had a gut feeling for a good year that my dd has Autism. Theres only 12 months between her and my ds. Dd is now 19 months and I noticed that she wasnt meeting her milestones like her brother (without comparing them) but I knew she was lagging behind.
I just had a telephone appointment with the pediatrician today (can't see dd face to face yet thanks to covid) but after a good 2hr phone call came to the conclusion that dd has what she called globally developmental delay and most likely on the spectrum. She's yet to meet her but going by my description of my daughters behaviour she seems sure. Whilst I did expect the news it hit me like a bomb. I sobbed all day and I'm still quite upset about it but I know to accept it. After explaining the telephone conversation to my partner he went nuts. Told me nothing is wrong with our dd and that she's just had too much screen time (which I shamefully agree) but still dont think that's why our daughter behaves or acts like she does. He told me the doctor is just trying to stay in a job by diagnosing our daughter with autism and had a massive go at me by saying I over reacted with what I told her etc. All I did was speak the truth.
I'm quite speechless by his reaction. He can clearly see dd is NOT doing the same things any other kid her age is doing.
I'm really upset by the news and his reaction and dont really know where to go with all of this.
I also need to make you aware this is not a normal relationship where I can openly talk and discuss things with my partner. I fully understand I'm in a controlling/ emotionally abusive relationship and hes a very difficult person to Express anything too. I really just need someone to talk to especially now
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Partner wont accept dd is on the spectrum
littlerayofsunshine0 · 08/07/2020 22:32
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