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Just told the boys that V has Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
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<blockquote data-quote="Malika" data-source="post: 561324" data-attributes="member: 11227"><p>It is great you have talked to the boys. I understand your sadness, of course - a kind of grieving, perhaps? Things openly talked about and acknowledged become so much more manageable, I think. And it would be heartening to think that V will have an ally and a protector in Partner. </p><p>As for the school, it is I must admit confusing (and how much more so for you!) Since V now has his diagnosis, from the top as it were, and since it is clear that he is not keeping up seamlessly with what is on offer at school, why is help and testing not being offered as a matter of course. I'm sorry this has also turned into a bit of a fight... do you still have your idea of possibly moving to a place with better accommodations?</p><p>Although it may sound a bit strange, I think it is good you managed to communicate that there is something a little different about V in a way that the boys understood and accepted. I have never had any success with talking about hyperactivity or ADHD with J! He doesn't see himself as different in any way (or, if you ask him, he will say only that he is different by being Moroccan and for speaking three languages...) and he has always stated that he is very happy as he is, moving all the time. He gives you the sense that the world doesn't fit in with J's rhythm but that that doesn't mean there is anything wrong or strange with J <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> So I've kind of given up with all the conversations you're supposed to have and the books you're supposed to read...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Malika, post: 561324, member: 11227"] It is great you have talked to the boys. I understand your sadness, of course - a kind of grieving, perhaps? Things openly talked about and acknowledged become so much more manageable, I think. And it would be heartening to think that V will have an ally and a protector in Partner. As for the school, it is I must admit confusing (and how much more so for you!) Since V now has his diagnosis, from the top as it were, and since it is clear that he is not keeping up seamlessly with what is on offer at school, why is help and testing not being offered as a matter of course. I'm sorry this has also turned into a bit of a fight... do you still have your idea of possibly moving to a place with better accommodations? Although it may sound a bit strange, I think it is good you managed to communicate that there is something a little different about V in a way that the boys understood and accepted. I have never had any success with talking about hyperactivity or ADHD with J! He doesn't see himself as different in any way (or, if you ask him, he will say only that he is different by being Moroccan and for speaking three languages...) and he has always stated that he is very happy as he is, moving all the time. He gives you the sense that the world doesn't fit in with J's rhythm but that that doesn't mean there is anything wrong or strange with J :) So I've kind of given up with all the conversations you're supposed to have and the books you're supposed to read... [/QUOTE]
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