Firstly, I would like to say that I really don't want to offend anybody when I use the term "normal life". I do understand that many of the mums/dads who come on here are probably having a much tougher time of it than I am, but I would really appreciate some advice.
My dd is nearly 4 and due to start reception class in jan. Transistion has already begun. I think pre school have already labeled her as being on the Autistic spectrum, a milder form, but never the less they certainly have their concerns. It used to be a mixture of behaviour problems and social skills which concerned them. Now, I think it's more her social skills. For example, she can be over the top friendly. She will tend to introduce herself again and again and she can very rarely stay still. Also, she will tend to repeat things over and over, such as scripts from a tv show, but with no link as to why she is doing it.
Health visitor isn't sure what to make of her. Thinks she's improved a lot over the past weeks which she doesn't think she could do if she was on the spectrum. I think I disagree so I'm going to be asking for a referal.
I have done so much crying over the past week. Everytime I look at her, I feel so sad for her and so bad that I can't fix whatever it is that is wrong. Like I said at the beginning, I know that so many of you are going to understand this feeling and then some, but i'm right at the start of all this and I don't know where to get my strength from. I'm doing everything I can for her so it's not like i'm shying away from what needs to be done, but as soon as she goes to bed I just break down. This makes me feel even more pathetic.
I suppose as well as advice, I was hoping to hear some happy stories where children on the spectrum have managed to get there in the end. Just making some friends even, as my dd hasn't yet. Most children will just look at her like she's weird. It doesn't bother her, but it bothers me so much.
Thanks for reading and appologies for the length.