Dd1 (3 years old) diagnosed with autism 4 weeks ago. Also got hypertonia and hypermobility. Am starting to really worry about her preschool education now. Am in Scotland, where I am told provision for children with autism is good. However she needs to see ed psych as there is no way she would manage in mainstream without 1:1, and even then I don't think this would be in her best interests at mo as she is more than 1.5 years delayed and has few words. We are on waiting list for a place at child and family centre but that would only be 2 mornings a week. What about the rest of the week?
I know we will see ed psych at some point, but all additional needs assessments need to be completed by May up here as new school year starts mid August. HV being great and chasing things up where she can as well as keeping an eye on us to make sure we aren't falling apart! Sometimes I feel like I'm going to collapse under pressure and fear for dd1 and the future. Dd2 teething 4 month old adding to sleep deprivation along with all the worry. As I come to terms with diagnosis ( suspected autism for long time but most people kept saying don't worry she'll catch up), will things become more manageable? HV says it's going to be steep learning curve, and at mo I feel helpless and seriously lacking in the knowledge to do my best for dd1. Was told today that at some point dd1's preschool options will be outlined and it'll be up to me and Dp to pick what we think is best as professionals are loath to say!!!
Not really asking anything. Maybe just need this out there so I don't feel so alone and helpless :(.