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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 641163" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Supportive hugs here as well. While I don't have experience with autism, my son struggled with severe adhd and learning disabilities. He was 8 when we first began to get help (and when we first landed here on this site). I will tell you that studies have shown the best indicator of future success for our kids is early intervention at school and home. I won't say it is going to be a walk in the roses, but I will tell you that the support you garner for your son WILL make a difference in his future. Seek out and accept help at school, at home and in the community. Make sure, even with his social issues, that he has a buddy or two and that you foster that friendship outside of school. Get a really good IEP in place, not a standard one with phrases like, "preferential seating", "extra time on tests", "repeat directions twice", etc. Research, research, research, visit the Special Education archives here on the site, visit the wrights law website....</p><p></p><p>Above all, remember that there are many instances where your son will not be able to control his reactions and actions but there will be others where you might be played. Learn to recognize the difference and hold his feet to the fire for the latter since that is what real life will do later.</p><p></p><p>Supportive thoughts your way.</p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 641163, member: 805"] Supportive hugs here as well. While I don't have experience with autism, my son struggled with severe adhd and learning disabilities. He was 8 when we first began to get help (and when we first landed here on this site). I will tell you that studies have shown the best indicator of future success for our kids is early intervention at school and home. I won't say it is going to be a walk in the roses, but I will tell you that the support you garner for your son WILL make a difference in his future. Seek out and accept help at school, at home and in the community. Make sure, even with his social issues, that he has a buddy or two and that you foster that friendship outside of school. Get a really good IEP in place, not a standard one with phrases like, "preferential seating", "extra time on tests", "repeat directions twice", etc. Research, research, research, visit the Special Education archives here on the site, visit the wrights law website.... Above all, remember that there are many instances where your son will not be able to control his reactions and actions but there will be others where you might be played. Learn to recognize the difference and hold his feet to the fire for the latter since that is what real life will do later. Supportive thoughts your way. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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