I dont know if anyone saw this article in The Nelson Mail on Monday.
The companies and people out there educating us really do have a tough job and like many are always understaffed and funded.
What I thought was very interesting in this article to though was the mention of how ASD/Aspergers can be 'the invisible disability' and the struggle some parents have with that, ie: people, families or friends not believing their child's diagnosis!
ARTICLE FROM NELSON MAIL http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/6005000/Need-for-autism-support-grows
Also just how stressful it can be, because of that. The article mentioned that Autism NZ could suggest places for counselling and support to help with the stress and grief that many are faced with.
I think putting support networks around yourself is so important. I know for myself I have now met alot of other parents with children with ASD/Aspergers and it makes the world of difference to be able to talk to someone who gets it. I dont have to explain myself, they just get it straight away. This is what I wanted to achieve through this medium, we have a support group for aspergers on facebook also and now have a few members who meet for a 'casual' coffee from time to time. We dont have agendas we just hang out and talk as parents, except for us the topic is different. But it feels so validating and supportive to talk to those who 'get it' and understand exactly what your going through.
I hope everyone is well and supported! If not please get in contact with us or any of the other agencies who have coffee groups etc going and start to meet some people who 'get it', it truly is so rewarding.
Cheers and take care Jo :>
This is for you! I would love us (people in Nelson) to have a forum to socialise, network and to share information and resources.
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- All Cats Have Aspergers
- Aspergers syndrome in the inclusive classroom - advice and strategies for teachers
- Cowboy and Willis - Monica Holloway
- First Steps in intervention with your child with autism: frameworks for communication
- NO MORE MELTDOWNS
- Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum
- The Big Blue Book - Teaching Assistants Book
- The Big Red Book - Helpful tips in the Classroom
- The Land Before Time DVD's - Teaches about being 'different'
- Tips for Toileting
- Top Ten Tips: A survival guide for families with children on the Autism Spectrum
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