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How did you feel the day you got the diagnosis?

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sleepyhorse · 21/11/2011 22:01

Ds doesn't have one yet but judging by the reports from SALT and the pediatrician it's looking like he is going to get one. He is 3.5 yrs old and his main problems being he has significant language and speech delay, poor eye contact and short attention span. He will look at other kids with interest but doesn't always join in - I have always put this down to his lack of speech holding him back. However the most recent report from the ped following her visit to his nursery suggests that he has made some progress since she last saw him but also mentioned a possible social communication disorder. This is another word for ASD isn't it? If I'm honest I feel terrified of getting the diagnosis but not sure why as ds is still going to be the same little monkey, nothing is going to change with him. And let's face it I have known for long enough that something is wrong. He prob has a speech disorder too. Anyway just wondering how you felt when you got the diagnosis? Did it change anything for you?

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oodlesofdoodles · 22/11/2011 20:30

Gutted. Cried every day for three weeks. That was after a preliminary assessment, when the dreaded A-word was first mooted. I didn't expect it at all. After Ados I only cried for a week. Was still hoping they would say 'he has some minor delays, but will catch up with his peers within the next six months'.

sleepyhorse · 22/11/2011 21:22

Sorry to hear you have all had such a hard time. Life can so be rubbish at times!! Sending you all a hug.

Btw what is ados?? (I have seen it mentioned a few times on here)

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