Hi everyone! I feel like this is going to be hard to explain without sounding insulting so I really hope that it isn't taken the wrong way Basically, dd was recently dx with ASD at the age of 11, we have however known ourselves deep down that she has autism. The process just took a long time and by the end I had given up on pushing it anymore. Anyway here we are - doors have opened thanks to voluntary organisations and we have been accessing various groups for children with ASD. Dd fits right in and it is a joy to see. She usually tries to hide her ASD and really you need to know her well to see it - however she is letting her inhibitions go when at these groups and it is clear to look at her that right away that she has autism - if that makes sense. I love that she can just be herself. However since attending I am finding that she is being the same at home now - not hiding it and her behaviour has been incredibly challenging - it has led me to wonder whether these groups are actually benefitting her or not? It is early days, perhaps she is just reacting to the diagnosis? I don't know. I suppose I am wondering if anyone else has encountered this and whether you wise people think it is a good thing or a bad thing that she isn't 'hiding' her behaviours at home? I really am at a loss as to how to handle this.
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