Today I am feeling the happiest I have felt in the past 18 months - I feel like a ten ton weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Today DS, 2 years 11 months, was diagnosed with autism and it feels like we now begin the first day of the rest of our lives. Now I can work on getting him the help he needs to become even more amazing than he already is .
We have known that something was not quite right when he had a major regression at 19 months old. Back then we were terrified of what life might hold for him but ever since he has made so many strides forward and continues to do so to this day.
I'm not expecting a lot in the way of help from the NHS. We were offered an ASD parenting course and four(!!!!) sessions of a stay and play toddler group. Shocking really but I can't say I'm surprised . No speech therapy offered, nothing. It seems like we're just given a diagnosis and then meant to just hope for the best and be on our merry way with no early intervention offered whatsoever.
Anyway, tonight I will truly relax for the first time in 18 months. Tomorrow, however, the hard work really begins.....
Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on special needs.
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The first day of the rest of our lives
Laurajay84 · 05/05/2016 19:05
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