Autism

[Quran786]

My 16 year daughter diagnosed autism yesterday and I can't sleep all night.

I read all information on internet about it

Is anyone have same symptoms and how to cope with.my other girl is 7 and how can I check her mental health .

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Hello

I am relieved that you have a diagnosis for your Daughter and even though it may have come as a shock it is not the end of the world far from it

Now she can get all the support and understanding she needs

There can be different degrees of Autism and can affect people in different ways but once you have learnt in which way it affects your Daughter you can adapt and she will be a lot happier and calmer

People that suffer with Autism are very intelligent people and go on to live normal lives so please don't think this will prevent your Daughter from having a normal life , you knew something was wrong and now you have an answer with support you can help her and start to understand her better

I have a friend who's grandson has Autism , he went to School , Uni , has a job , drives a car and so on , the only thing that is different is certain things like he does not like changes so if something is about to change they have to talk to him and gradually introduce the change or sometimes he will take what you say in a different concept or he see's things very black and white what you say is literally what you mean so to speak , but they are small things that they have learnt how to adapt around and you will to

As for your other Daughter if you have worries as you think she is showing some similar signs then as your eldest has been diagnosed as your Doctor for her to be tested which they should agree to , it could be all you have been going through getting a diagnosis for your eldest is playing on your mind about your youngest but a simple assessment will soon but your mind at ease

Try and look for support groups that support parents and children with Autism this can be very helpful and make sure you get all the support you need to help you adjust to learning how to live with your Daughter , she is the same Daughter it is just her brain thinks a little different

I have tried to have a look at what Communities might be able to help on Health Unlocked and have come across one that does not seem active at the moment but there are lots of posts which you could read through which may help

healthunlocked.com/autismce...

See this as a new chapter in your life's one that together you can write and you can make it as happy and successful as you want and that is what I wish for you and your Daughter

Keep us updated how you are getting on and if you need a chat you know where we are

Take Care x

[Quran786 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks lulu your words always a lot to me.

Diagnosis still in process and this is the early stage.

Next week we will find more.then I will speak about it.

[Hidden in reply to Quran786]

Think positive you are finally getting somewhere , it was so stressful not knowing what was wrong with your Daughter now they seem to be getting some answers and with answers then the right help and support can be sought

Everything will work out ok , you are doing really well staying strong you are a good Mum x

[Quran786]

Thanks

No doubt your replies a lot to me