Hello, I'm new :)
Posted by
Leanne
on 30th March 2010
at 15:49
Hi Elaine
Welcome to the forum , lovely to meet you :)
I am Mum to 4 , 2 of which are my step sons and are on the spectrum. Alistair is my youngest and is 8, he is autistic with language delay, Johnathon is 14 with Aspergers. I also have a son (10) and daughter (13). I was introduced to the world of autism 4 years ago this August when I became the boys step mum.. since then it has been a very steep learning curve ;)
How are you finding things at the moment ??
Leanne - Community Champion
Posted by
Josie Barnshaw
on 30th March 2010
at 15:56
Hi Elaine
Welcome to the group. I have three teenage children, the youngest of whom was diagnosed with Aspergers when he was about 7 (he is now almost 15). My oldest who is 19 would also probably fit the criteria but does not want to be diagnosed. I also have a 16 year old daughter.
Look forward to hearing more from you. Feel free to browse the discussion boards and add to them or ask any questions that come to mind.
Josie - Community Champion
Posted by
Snowdrop
on 30th March 2010
at 19:53
Hi Elaine & welcome to the forum
I am mum to 2 boys, 1 who is going to be 5 in June and has ASD and a 1 year old.
Does Sam attend a mainstream school, how does he find it?
Are there any issues troubling you at the moment that you'd like to talk about?
Tracy - Community Champion
Posted by
Elena - former Community Manager
on 31st March 2010
at 09:58
Hi Elaine! Welcome, and let us know if there's something specific you're looking for. : )
Posted by
bumblebee
on 31st March 2010
at 10:18
Hi Elaine,
I am mum to 3 children with ASD/Aspergers aged 4, 11 and 14...life is never dull!!
Looking forward to speaking to you more :0)
Claire - Community Champion
Posted by
NickyB
on 31st March 2010
at 10:49
Hi Elaine and welcome :)
I am Mum to 2 boys, Matthew who is 12 and Stuart who is 7 and has Autism.
You will find lots of friendly help and advice here, and hopefully a few laughs, too (and don't we all need those!!)
Nicky - Community Champion
Posted by
elastigirl
on 31st March 2010
at 10:50
Hi Elaine,
One of my sons was diagnosed at 5 on the higher end of the spectrum.He didnt like his space invaded so would hit out-sometimes in front of the headteacher. They are not subtle about it.He also fidgetted a lot at school and would talk to himself.He didnt seem to be paying attention. He is 11 now and these behaviours have improved.
In other ways he has a very good memory for learning lines for plays and poems and liked science and maths. What does your son enjoy?
Elizabeth (parent of 5 kids.2 diagnosed 1 possibly undiagnosed and 2 NT girls).
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Posted by
Lainey
on 30th March 2010
at 15:11
Hello,
This site was mentioned on a facebook group so I thought I would come and introduce myself and join you all, hopefully I can offer advice and get advice from others.
My name is Elaine and I am mum to Michelle (17), Sam (5) and Erin (3).
Sam was diagnosed with asd (on the more able end of the spectrum) last September.
Looking forward to getting to know some of you, ps I am in the Nottingham area.
Love Elaine