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AutisticRiggs
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Hi everyone, my son was diagnosed with ASD in December and I have been struggling to find an online support forum for parents since then. He is 5 years old (6 in July) and although I feel lucky to have this amazing unique boy ? sometimes it is just so bloody hard xx
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Hi @AutisticRiggs
Good Morning & Welcome ??
It’s great to meet you today!!!!!!
Please please let me know if there’s anything that I can help you with ???
@steve51 -
Hello @AutisticRiggs Pleased to meet you welcome.
Thank you for joining and sharing.
I am one of the team of community champions who help and advise new members who join.
We have lots of information and advice on ASD on our website.
Also have you contacted The National Autistic Society
Helpline 020 7833 2299 Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 4pm.
Friday 9am to 3pm.
Hope that helps.
Please ask if we can advise and help. We are here to support you.
Please take care.
@thespiceman
Community Champion
SCOPE Volunteer Award Engaging Communities 2019
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Hi @AutisticRiggs, and welcome! You may be particularly interested in our Autism and Asperger's discussions
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Thanks everyone, I have suspected it since he was 3 but having it confirmed is still quite daunting x
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