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Go Blue for World Autism Day

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Today is World Autism Day, in which people wear blue to signify their awareness of this very difficult and sometimes misunderstood condition. Many parents and family members like myself, live and care for someone with autism every day, and every though it's not a physical disability, it can be just as exhausting due to the stress involved in coping with their care.

My son who has just turned 15, was first diagnosed 10 years ago and as he got older, he has needed more care over time; specifically, coping with his sensory overload. He finds it very difficult to cope with the littlest noise, such as people coughing, sneezing, sniffing, baby's crying, even people scratching their head or face - all noises and actions that a 'normal' person can usually handle. He responds by hurting himself, shouting, throwing furniture about, slamming doors and stamping. As you can understand, the stress at home, let alone go out into public. Most people, if not all, have been very understanding, although one does feel the eyes on you.

After a year of trying to go without medication and my local authority trying therapy and suggesting coping mechanisms for him, we have now decided the next step is medication. Very daunting I must say, but it may give him and us as a family, the ability take him out and do 'normal' family activities.

Myself, like other carers, aren't looking for sympathy, but understanding how difficult it is caring for someone with this condition and going out into public. So the next time you may see a 'difficult' or 'misbehaving' child, please don't judge the carers on how they cope with their behaviour - they know their child and the condition very well.

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By *z ThongzWoman
over a year ago

Lanarkshire

My grandson has autism and I can identify with all you say. It is stressful on a daily basis for his mum who copes extremely well. We do fear that as he gets older that the violence will become unmanageable. Having said all that he is a smashing wee boy who is happy and loves nothing more than putting on shows for us and recently he had a birthday party for tigger which he was so excited about. So I will wear blue today for him and every other person with autism.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

am so wearing blue today now i know this ty hun as my friends lil 1 has downs n is pretty high on the scale and its boody heartbreakin when he has an episode as he becomes so frightened of touch we cant comfort him and its why i do a regular donation to scope who help familys with children with autism fabby cause to support hope lots of peeps read your thread n donate to autism charities coz they get far to little help in my view xxxxx

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By *verReadyAndMinxyCouple
over a year ago

Blackpool

I have a 12 yr old boy with autism AdHD and dyslexia. And suspected undiagnosed sensory processing disorder.

Please wear blue for today, or learn about autism, become more aware and educate, spread the word. Our special ones need to be included not made to feel different. My lad is being bullied by his year group because of his quirks like hyper focusing on subjects they're not interested in. Like how to reopen Camelot theme park, the new flight destinations for Liverpool Airport, or HS2.

I think somehow children of that age need to made aware of special needs such as autism. I don't have a problem with adults, they are more sympathetic and understanding than children.

Thankyou for reading and if any other SEND parents want to get in touch for a chat then feel free. No, this isn't facebook and yes we are here for sex but we are 'normal' people with 'normal' lives and problems. This site is my escapsim.

Remember donate, learn and educate today for World Autism Day!

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By *ickawitchCouple
over a year ago

Away with the fairies (Liverpool to you)

We have matching Autism awareness tattoos which mean a lot to us

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over a year ago

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By *verReadyAndMinxyCouple
over a year ago

Blackpool


"We have matching Autism awareness tattoos which mean a lot to us "

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"We have matching Autism awareness tattoos which mean a lot to us "

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have a 12 yr old boy with autism AdHD and dyslexia. And suspected undiagnosed sensory processing disorder.

Please wear blue for today, or learn about autism, become more aware and educate, spread the word. Our special ones need to be included not made to feel different. My lad is being bullied by his year group because of his quirks like hyper focusing on subjects they're not interested in. Like how to reopen Camelot theme park, the new flight destinations for Liverpool Airport, or HS2.

I think somehow children of that age need to made aware of special needs such as autism. I don't have a problem with adults, they are more sympathetic and understanding than children.

Thankyou for reading and if any other SEND parents want to get in touch for a chat then feel free. No, this isn't facebook and yes we are here for sex but we are 'normal' people with 'normal' lives and problems. This site is my escapsim.

Remember donate, learn and educate today for World Autism Day!"

Is the school aware of this bullying and what are they doing about it?

My son has been lucky enough not to be bullied because of his autism (he goes to mainstream). Actually they look out for him, but he doesn't have any friends outside of school, who will invite him to socialise.

My son can talk on a wide range of subjects i.e. the Titantic and also enjoys simulator computer games. He's very adept to playing games against other people on the net. I took him once to the airport into a proper simulator; the pilots there were very good and he did very well flying a 777!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"am so wearing blue today now i know this ty hun as my friends lil 1 has downs n is pretty high on the scale and its boody heartbreakin when he has an episode as he becomes so frightened of touch we cant comfort him and its why i do a regular donation to scope who help familys with children with autism fabby cause to support hope lots of peeps read your thread n donate to autism charities coz they get far to little help in my view xxxxx "

Thank you.

It is very indeed distressing seeing your child having these emotions and unable at times to make it better for him. For my son, it's almost like the noises and touching are 'hurting' him. I cannot even hug him, although I always offer it to him, but I respect his decision of refusal. One day he may just say yes, like he use to when he was younger.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My grandson has autism and I can identify with all you say. It is stressful on a daily basis for his mum who copes extremely well. We do fear that as he gets older that the violence will become unmanageable. Having said all that he is a smashing wee boy who is happy and loves nothing more than putting on shows for us and recently he had a birthday party for tigger which he was so excited about. So I will wear blue today for him and every other person with autism."

Thank you.

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