My 11 year old SD is getting tested for ADHD and Autism, it's impossible to build any relationships with her, she barely speaks to me or makes eye contact. Anyone else have experience with autism?
Hi! Not sure if it helps at all, but my SD is 12 and we are in the process of getting her tested for ADHD and autism and it’s certainly a roller
coaster! But she’s very high functioning and doesn’t have issues forming bonds, in fact the opposite! She’s with us full time and calls me mum, despite still seeing bio mum twice monthly. the ADHD and Autism issues have become more apparent and more difficult to manage as she’s got older, and only recently became obvious as girls tend to mask. Are you getting support? Happy to chat if you need an ear x
Thank you so much! Unfortunately mine struggles at school (also has dyslexia) and finds it very difficult to bond and express emotions so it feels like she is very rude and ungrateful but I know it’s not her fault. She’s being getting additional support at junior school but starting high school in sept which I think is going to be very difficult. she’s getting assessed through Bupa now so that might help with diagnosis and support but she has all the classic signs. My partner is struggling to accept it but I’ve always thought she was autistic since I met her 5 years ago and have been doing lots of research to help with my approach and to remind me that our lack of relationship is not my fault! Even bio mum has said I am unlikely to ever have a bond with her 😕
mine of the things we find difficult is when we have days out and finding someone to eat if we don’t take a picnic, she needs to know exactly what the plan is for the day, is a very fussy eater and can’t make decisions, we try to give her the time to decide but it’s hard when places are busy and it’s harder for her then when its busy and noisy!
Hi! Not sure if it helps at all, but my SD is 12 and we are in the process of getting her tested for ADHD and autism and it’s certainly a roller
coaster! But she’s very high functioning and doesn’t have issues forming bonds, in fact the opposite! She’s with us full time and calls me mum, despite still seeing bio mum twice monthly. the ADHD and Autism issues have become more apparent and more difficult to manage as she’s got older, and only recently became obvious as girls tend to mask. Are you getting support? Happy to chat if you need an ear x