Hi all
My friend isn't coping at all, she isn't sleeping or eating, she is unable to concentrate on TV, reading, conversation etc and is very weepy. She spends all her time analysing her ds's behaviour looking for clues and signs linking him to aspergers/autism. She has spoken to her GP who has referred her for councelling (I really think she needs medication). The family have an appointment in September with the paed after a referral from ed psych and he starts reception in two weeks, all of which is proving too much (she also has a 3 month old).
I'm posting here to try and find help for her..she's not a mumsnetter.
I need some positive stories of progress made by other aspergers children.
What can my friend do to help her ds?
What can I do to help her?
The problems he has had at nursery which initiated the referrals to health professionals are mainly social skills, reciting narrative from tv and sometimes playing in a loop. He took some time to settle in at nursery and had some explosive tantrums (I think). This paints a gloomy picture as when I see him with my kids he is a lovely sociable 4 yr old.
Just want some thoughts on this please. X