autism is a world - Autism Spectrum Message Board

gin2001 · 05-22-2005, 07:53 PM

I just got done watching the cnn special. It was very interstering. My family is still new to autism my daughter was digonsed January of this year. So it was upseting to me cause you just don't know how things are going to be for your child when they get older.

gin

heartcreature · 05-23-2005, 06:44 AM

Gin just try to stay positive. If you think about it we don't know even what our children without autism will face. I advise you to start learning all you can by reading and attending conferences. Knowledge is power and just knowing that there are things you can do to possibly make things better for your child will help you to adjust to the diagnosis.

Jana2676 · 05-30-2005, 01:42 AM

My daughter was also diagnosed in January. Its stressful anticipating what their future will be. Some members of our family are not very supportive, so that makes it difficult. So far we are learning by trial and error and just hope for the best. Coming to these message boards and reading about what others have done successfully and unsuccessfully is a great help! Even if I don't post a reply, I learn alot just by reading.

Ingridchicago · 08-12-2005, 01:24 AM

That was depressing. I could not help but worry after watching that. However, I keep telling myself that I love him regardless, and he's mine and everything will be allright.

You read all the articles and anything you can find, but you still cannot help to worry.
WE MUST JUST MOVE FORWARD AND FACE THE FUTURE

arenner · 08-12-2005, 03:37 PM

Worry about the future is very difficult. I think, "what if something happens to me, then what?" I personally cant see anyone in my family having the patience to care for him. On that note, I also try to see the progress he has made over the years and I know he will continue to make progress. The fact that your child and our children have parents devoted to helping them achieve their full potential and love and care for them means that they will have a good chance in the future.

Good luck and my thoughts are with you the first while after a diagnosis is a very anxious time for parents when thinking ahead. Take it one day at a time.