A new Neurodiversity support thread for those with suspected or diagnosed ASD, ADHD and other NDs

[PigPigTrotters]

Yet another thread for neurodivergent mumsnetters.

Lots of links in old threads.

Anyone is welcome, it's not just about autism.

Thank you Stop and Faith logically thinking I know they have to do these things to protect the kids that are being abused. Now I've had some time to process it and some reassurance from you lot I am feeling a lot better about it now, just want to speak to them ASAP now so it can be all sorted.

Sorry about the hot chocolate incident Faith, i can imagine my dd doing exactly the same thing. She hates it when she accidentally spills a cold drink on herself so I can't imagine how she'd be if it was a hot one. Glad she's okay now

Yes, I recognise the children more easily. Like I said, I try and remember one specific thing about each child and often use a process of elimination...
So I know Jane has long blond hair, Joan has freckles, Jill wears glasses, given the 3 of them in front of me I can work it out.

Maybe that's why it's easier, with children there's usually at least a handful of them around. Whereas with staff I'm more likely to bump into one or 2 in the corridor, out of context. I also learn the children's names from the register (by the time I've labelled 5 or 6 sets of books, book bags, peg labels.... I know the kids names before I meet them so I'm matching a face to a name not learning both)

Once a child leaves my class, however, their name is pushed out by the new influx. If I'm lucky I might have a sibling and be able to recall the surname, otherwise I just make up terms of endearment for them to cover he fact I forgot their name!

The HV phoned me after DD was in A and E with a head injury, like the others said it's now standard follow up, she checked how it happened and made sure I knew about the aftercare and what to look out for in case she worsened and needed to go back.

Chroni - yes! What you say rings so true. Except with the identical triplets we have...they're lovely, but I haven't a clue who is who!

Hope everyone's having a good weekend.

I think I'm starting to feel a bit better. DS2 is certainly eating more and is much more lively.

DH is doing reading with DS1 right now. I feel bad because I can be a bit control freakish over DS1's school stuff (I think I just feel I need to be in order to remember when he needs his PE kit, which day his show and tell is, make sure I do his packed lunch etc.) and was a bit reluctant to let DH do the reading because I didn't think he'd do it 'right' but he's actually being much more patient and helpful than I have been.

I'm decorating DDs bedroom and then later will be getting on with my assignment.

Anyone doing bonfire night tonight?
I'm really looking forward to it. Because Dh is taking the DC out and I get to sit at home with the dogs all by myself !

We will watch other people's fireworks from the window. That's all.

Ds2 loves the noise of them (which is bizarre, as he cant cope with ds1's breathing some days!)
Ds3 likes the lights but will need ear defenders.

Well dp was going to take dd1 to a local display tonight but she has been an absolute arse pain in the backside today with not listening and being defiant so she has now lost out on that particular privilege.

We are going to watch from the window instead.

Well due to a lack of communication/timing we hadn't realised we have my nephews tonight. DH has bought a small box of fireworks, I will supervise the kids from behind the French windows.

polter that's good that you don't have to go. My cat isn't bothered by the fireworks either and the dc have just been shouting bang bang bang so they're obviously fine with them.

My cat is almost completely deaf, so he's happily snoozing through it all.

That's good news Polter. Bet you had a huge sigh of relief. I have to go out tomorrow so am gearing up for it. I will enjoy it I know but deep down, any time spent away from home for me is wasted time. Sad but true. The person I am meeting though, I have a lot of love and respect for, so am grateful they want to spend time with me.

polter glad you got that sorted.

We just got back from a bonfire, we walked to a local cheap display in case DD didn't like it (previous years when we set off fireworks ourselves she's cried and ran inside).

Well she loved it, the first huge bangs went off and she was giggling her head off at them! She had some ear muffs (someone on Bing had them when they watched fireworks) and I had DH's proper ear defenders in my bag just in case but she was fine.

Polter I'm glad you don't feel forced to go. Any kids and funerals are a nightmare. In your circumstances, it would be horrendous. I hope it all goes ok for your DH.

No pets here. Kids enjoyed our little firework display! DD had a meltdown at bedtime because her cousin (3 years older!) got to stay up later than her. 5 minutes after I settled her she was snoring! Such hard work having all 3. Mostly because there's less than a year between DD and my younger nephew. It's all in doubt about whether we'll have any more DC but I don't think we could cope with 3!

Polter I love that your son couldn't see the point of fireworks. I feel like that about so many things!