Facing Reality

How have I dealt with my son's diagnosis?

Easy, I haven't exactly. I've put up a front to those who are around me and who are closest to me. To say that I am coping and staying strong is an understatement. In actual fact I'm just taking each day as it comes and a little more each day I am more accepting of the ASD dx. My world has been turned upside down, my perfect little boy now has many challenges ahead. Yes my son is still the same person as before the diagnosis, but it has changed our lives dramatically. An Autism diagnosis does not only affect the person invloved but the whole family. It really is hard to try and explain this to people, because they will try and sympathise, but they will never understand completely the heartache I've gone through as a mother.


So here is a little insight from 'Autism Speaks, It's Time to Listen' website;

"It's not easy to hear the news that your child has autism, and realize that your life will be utterly different than you had expected it to be. Daily life with a special-needs child presents many unique challenges. How do you come to terms with the fact that your child has autism? How do you cope once you get over the initial shock?".

"You are never prepared for a diagnosis of autism. It is likely that you will experience a range of emotions. It is painful to love so much, to want something so much, and not quite get it. You want your child to get better so much you may feel some of the stages commonly associated with grieving. You may “revisit” these feelings from time to time in the future. Part of moving forward, is dealing with your own needs and emotions along the way."


In the meantime I'm still pushing forward with each day, and praying my son will have the best life possible.
It's still only quite new to my family and I, as it's only been 3 half months since the diagnosis from the Paediatrician, so I really shouldn't expect myself to be so in control, but that's just who I am. I have had to face many challenges in my 27 years and it has made me an extremely strong person, but nothing has prepared me for this curve ball.

I'm a very positive person, so I have a very positive outlook on my son's future. It's just going to take time/years.


Jade