My DS1 is just 2 and after a lengthy meeting with our hv she has referred us to be diagnosed. I am almost 100% that he will be diagnosed somewhere on the spectrum as I've now been alerted to the classis symptoms.
His speach is delayed which is why I approaced the hv but apart from that he appeared to be totally normal but now a lot is falling into place eg he has never pointed,loves spinning wheels and doesn't understand instructions. However on the plus side is a very happy boy, interacts well with others and behaves well.
I just feel so overwhelmed and sad at the moment. I had my second baby 11 weeks ago and w've also moved house to an area I don't know at all so I feel like this has pushed me to my limits and I'm really worried how I'm going to cope.
My main worries are,
1)How muxh progress whith his speach etc will be possible
2)could other aspects get worse ie his behaviour
3)Will he lead a normal life in school etc?
4)is ds2 likely to have it too?
I would appreciate and words of hope and encouragement, sorry for long post.
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nicand2 · 13/01/2007 21:01
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