Recent content by downsouth

Thanks. I have thought about the problem of diagnosis. Is it just a personality trait or a condition? Possibly we are all somewhere on the spectrum, but its when its perceived as not normal that we give it a label, an 'ism'. May be because we experience it as challenging that we think it un...

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really admire your patience and attitude to this condition. Sometimes I'm at a loss how to deal with my 9 year old because you can't rationalize with her. Arguing and shouting is exhausting for both sides, so have to think of other strategies. Tough though.

This is good to know.

Thanks. We are just coming to terms with the idea that she is most likely autistic, so just becoming aware of what the future might be. The Senco at school is great but we need things in place for when she leaves primary school in two years. She's a great kid, full of character but very...

similar mine. Obsessed with certain foods. Also, refuses to sleep in her own bed. Tried everything, so just let it be.

thanks. It does seem that professional diagnosis is essential. We have started the process, although they say it will take nearly 2 years. That seems crazy.

just wondering how you cope with that? Do you intervene?

is the curriculum same as normal state school? What are the expectations? Thanks for your comments.

Yes, similar with food. her preferences are very limited. Forget vegetables. She also makes wild cat noises as an act of defiance. Feral like.

thanks. This sounds familiar especially school refusal. My daughter has said things like the teachers are trying to poison her so she can't go in. The main stress points are the general refusal to cooperate, from getting dressed to eating healthy food. Food preferences are extremely limited.

thanks. Parenting is becoming quite a struggle. As said, I'm now realizing normal parenting doesn't apply here. That's interesting. My daughter hates to wear uniform but her school is quite tolerant. But getting her to school is now a daily nightmare, loads of hurdles. Once she does actually...

Great advice, thanks.

What are your experiences of this condition? You, your kids, or others you know? My daughter (whose 9) is showing certain traits. Although she's bright, normal intelligence and articulate she lacks any empathy, just kicks her heels in and won't cooperate when asked to do anything, gets angry...

thanks, we'll have a look there.