Dads!

Well it's just nearly Father's Day, and so I thought I'd check in and ask you about your Dads.

Are you celebrating with your dad, your partner, or are you a dad expecting a special day with family on Sunday?

Any special plans? Any family traditions for Father's Day?

And just for fun.... To any Dads who are reading this I would like to ask you some questions, if you wish to participate. Don't worry if this isn't for you - and feel free to skip over any you don't want to answer:

1. What would your top tip be for a Dad who has a child with autism?

2. Do you think there's enough support out there for Dads? Where do you go for support? What type of support would you like to see more of?

3. Here in the Talk about Autism community, would you be interested in having your own private group to chat with other Dads?

4. What would you most enjoy doing on Father's Day? And/or: Tell us about a particularly special Father's Day experience which you've had.

 

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask you all to help Talk about Autism out a little by mentioning this discussion to any dads you know who might really benefit from joining a community like ours. It goes without saying that we've got a lot more women around here than men... we need more Dads! : )

 

Elena

I'll go first...!

Unlike Mother's Day, the US and the UK share the same date for Father's Day. So I've already sent off my cards and have gifts on the way. I am a child of 2 divorces so I've been blessed with 3 dads and I love them all! Sadly, my biological father passed away a few years but I plan to give my other 2 dads a call and talk with them for a while...just wish I could be in both Texas and Pennsylvania and take them to dinner! Guess that's not physically possible though… And of course now that I’m married I’ve got a father-in-law too. No shortage of dads in my world! : )  We don't have any plans to visit my father-in-law this weekend because they are out of town. So all in all, a fairly normal day heading my way on Sunday!

I am a dad of an autistic child with SLD as well. He is 4 years old and still preverbal. I have become part time at work to run a Son Rise program with him and the Local Authority have helped with staffing this using his statement money.

For Father's day, I would like William to say 'I love you Daddy...', that would set me up for the rest of my life x.

Hi there,

Welcome to the forum...that would truly be a gift for fathers day....and maybe if it doesnt happen this fathers day, it could very well be a gift for one in the future.... Please feel free to join in with any of the discussions on the forum or start another!

Claire - Community Champion

Hi Son-Rise Dad

Welcome to the group :)

Josie - Community Champion

Hi Son Rise Dad

Welcome to the forum!

And lovely to chat to you just now too. I've put a load of info in the post to you,

Do keep in touch and let me know how you're getting on,

Best wishes 

Jenny 

Jenny Phillips
Training and Events Coordinator
TreeHouse

Hi Son-Rise Dad!

Welcome, it's great to hear from you!

Happy early Father's Day!  : )

 

And as I'm just shooting off in a little while....Happy Father's Day to all you special Dads! Hope you all have fun, and I hope that everyone enjoys spending time with their Dads!

Good luck with the Son-Rise stuff, I like some of the ideas behind it.

The other day, my son said 'I love you' and then I asked 'can you say I love you daddy?' - he then said 'daddy' - at this moment in time, I am happy with that. I hope you get your wish one day, from an aspie dad to another dad!

Damian - Community Champion

I was just directed to this Facebook group today so thought I would share!

Able Dads UK:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128700150485908&ref=mf 

 

Anyone else doing something special for Father's Day? : )

Well, hope everyone had a good time on Sunday!