Just been told toddler has ASD what a week!

[2boysnamedR]

I'm not surprised or upset

It will hit me no doubt.

How I long for for my baby to call me mum before she turns 3. Ds is three next month and totally non verbal. He's never said mummy

A friend said I'm lucky I never get the why, why why questions. If only she knew what I feels like to wonder your child's voice sounds like

Seems more like the elder boy we won the appeal for has asd than ever now, which does hurt. Why I dont know.

Actually I do know why it hurts. He's 7. Years of fighting, no closer to a answer

Oh so true. Dh said to me "you've really changed" when asked he said for the better.

My trusting innocents has died with a big part of me, (and my heart and soul) years ago.

At times I miss the old me, mostly I'm glad. I'm someone I never wanted to be but a better person for that.

That's the gift of sn kids. I stepped up because I had to. I truely belive I'm more worldly wise the I could have ever been. I can also apply that to all aspects if life now.

Plus I can kick butt and hold a grudge for longer than a elephant ( so it's not all good!)

Your heart and soul aren't dead 2boys. They're just more feisty robust.

I 'feel' very different. More arrogant and impatient confident, less likely to give up, far less tolerant of timewasting, more compassionate to those who really are having a rough time. And much more likely to tell others not to take any sh*t from The Man to keep pushing for their legal rights.

Paediatric appointment over.

He was very hyper and she did notice the self-directedness. But she doesn't think it can be ASD.... because he's quite sociable and likes hugs

Clinic will see him again after nursery have filled in questionnaires and he's had a once-over from the various therapists. Depending on the outcomes, then decide if he should have ADOS etc, call it ADHD, or wait & see.

Chinup- the running thing sounds interesting
(Sorry to hijack 2 boys)

My toddler loves hugs and kisses. Have a look at the nice guidelines on asd. "Do not rule out asd due to eye contact and affection towards family" or along those lines

just see constant seeking of hugs as a desire for deep pressure ie a sensory seeking thing

When will these alleged professionals catch up?

Hi,
Just read through & wanted to send you a massive hug. I hope you're all OK, I wish you all the strength in the world & I hope that dd is free of any difficulties!
Good luck :-)