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xxxxxxxxxx · 26/03/2011 09:47

Hello, I live on the Kent Sussex boarder and really need some companionship. I have a 4 year old who is currently being assessed for Autism. So far I have had 'early years' visit who have said he has special needs with social communication. I feel very alone and isolated. I feel like I have a need to meet other parents/children who have children who play the same so I can share my experience with them. I have always felt like a bad Mum, who cannot control my child and have kept away from toddler groups because of the looks and whispers I get from others. I have blamed myself constantly for isolating us from social situations and feel this may have contributed to his development. My husband was in denial, blaming my worries on my depression. I feel the road to the full assessment/diagnosis will be a long one and don't want to be alone on this journey. Anyone happy to hold my hand?

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EllenJane1 · 26/03/2011 10:33

Hi, sorry I'm nowhere near you but hopefully someone closer will be along soon. Do you have any support groups nearby, try NAS? They do a great earlybird training for parents once you have a DX. Are there any special schools close to you? They may not be appropriate for your DS but may be able to point you in the direction of support groups. You will always get great advice on here for specific problems, but nothing beats a RL Brew!

I'm sure you'll have got loads of ideas by the end of the day.

EllenJane1 · 26/03/2011 16:04

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