looking for other mums dads that have a child with autism uk?

Question

Im new to all this i have a son who is 2 and a half and has high level autism i feel very alone as i dont drive and have no help around me i dont live close enough to any groups and my son wont go on buses or trains so im very much stuck is there any mums or dads that live in the kent area or further that would like to chat with me

Answer 1

I am in the USA,but feel free to e-mail me.I know how difficult it can be.I have a 7 year old son with high functioning autism as well.
Sincerely,
Mary Beth

Answer 2

Hi, im not a parent of an autistic child but i work with two boys with autism in their own homes. Maybe you could talk to your health vistor and ask if you are entitled to some respite, then you can have someone round to help with your son and while they are there they can chat to you too. Also you could look into sending your son to a specialist play group, you may even be entitled to the transport there via taxis.
Please email me if you want to chat.
good luck
xx

Answer 3

hi, i work with autistic children so i know where your coming from. unfortunately i dont live near you, i live in the north west of england. has he started school yet? my school takes children from 2 years and believe me the sooner the better. get in touch with your health visitor to sort schools out. you can then meet up with other mums and share problems. our school has an earlybird meetings for parents and carers with autistic children. this helps train you and lets you understand your child. find out if the school has this in place too.
the sooner your son is in school you will see a big change in him he will settle down into a routine which is what he needs.
i wish i could help you more but if you ask a question about autism i will answer it for you as best as i can x

Answer 4

my younger noice has 2 boys one is 10 and the youngest is 6, i live in glasgow ,feel free to email me,i also have a daughter with special needs, yours sincerely lynda