Can we have an ASD/additional needs support thread?

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I thought posting here would be best for traffic.
Impending update at 8 has me worrying about more/longer school closures and the impact on my child.

I thought we could use this thread to vent or for advice. Or achievements dc have made despite the current circumstances.

I'll go first,

Dd is 12 and autistic, 'high functioning', she was really dissapointed not to return to school.
She has made great progress since starting in September, even making new friends which is a huge deal for her.

She does well with zoom lessons, however struggles with set tasks. I have tried sitting with her however she tends to get stressed if she doesn't get something right the first time.

How is everyone's dcs coping? Any tips to help me or others?

My DS1 (borderline ASD) is also becoming more challenging over lockdown... he was doing amazingly well at school, really responded well to joining Reception and getting into a good routine, then it's all been taken away from him

He's only 5 and I was worried that he would need more support but the teachers and TAs have been brilliant. At home though he's regressing, becoming increasingly whiny and throwing a strop when he's asked to do anything even remotely difficult... sigh.

DS2 more or less gets on with things and then I feel sorry for him not getting as much attention!

Sending to anyone who needs them, it's a very tough time