ASD Support Groups?

[Tommee]

Hi,

I'd really like my DS to mix with other children I feel that he needs it, it's difficult to mix with typical 2 year olds because DS is non verbal & hyperactive also he's so tall for his age people expect so much from him. Other patents don't understand the way he & just glare which I'm still trying hard to deal with.

Is there any support groups that I could take him to to meet other children with special needs? Or do I have to wait until the official letter which could take months. He loves other children so much I feel he is missing out. When we go to the local park he always smiles at them & waves and shouts bye when they go, he's great with his sister when I came in the room with her earlier today he said her name clearly over & over I was so chuffed also I pointed to my nose & said "nose" he then pointed to his eye & said "eye" without been prompted )))

Sorry I just wanted to share the last part, which most parents take for granted but having a child with ASD it's a massive achievement when they do something new. Thats why I want him to mix I think it'll help to bring him on. Plus he most get fed up of seeing my face all the time.

Thanks xx

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

I attended a ASD support groups before my son even had a diagnosis and I know many do the same. Now he is at school I attend the group on my own although we do have play sessions in the holidays where they all get a 1:1 carer while mums chat in a different room xx

P.S well done to your son

 

[Tommee]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. How do I find out about these support groups? I've googled my local area but nothing? I did find something for older children & I'd have to have a letter of confirmation to join. DS has 2 appointments the week after next so it's only the beginning for us.

I just really want DS to mix with other children & I really need to meet other parents & just chat. I'd love to start something after Christmas he'll be 2.5 years old by then.

Thanks.

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

I contacted my local sure start who found a few. I also use a FB group and met many of the people on there, if you are on FB then I can let you know the group as someone might be local to you and have a better idea of your local services than me xx

 

[Tommee]

Thank you

I'll phone one of our local Sure Starts centres then. Also I'm just opening a FB account so I can be more open about DS & share photos etc.

xx

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

inbox me if you want to add me x

 

[Tommee]

I def will do thanks. I need to final set up on the laptop as can't add photos from the iPod which I'm using at the moment.

xx