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M00NPYE
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Hi... I'm going to type this fast since I feel guilty enough for being on a health site for myself when I could be spending this time researching what I can be doing to help my 2 year old start talking. Just got the diagnosis in July... since then it's been research and learning, and it's so overwhelming... so many references, books, blogs, stories, websites, Facebook pages, support groups, specialists, insurance... etc. There has been no time for workouts or logging on MFP. I've totally neglected friends and family and I've completely lost track of my fitness goals and the scale has been moving in the wrong direction. Since today is a Monday I have logged in for the first time in a few months. I'm hoping to find MFP friends that can relate to this as juggling fitness, a full time job, family and my autistic child is all new and a bit mind boggling to me. Hoping by creating this board it will keep me logging in and I need to be reassured this can be done. or can it? 
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Hello and welcome. I have a 9 year old with Autism and know how you feel. You should not feel guilty about trying to make yourself healthier. Having a child with Autism is extremely stressful and it is important allocate some time for you.
One book that you may want to check out is "Ten Things Every Child with Autism wishes you knew" by Ellen Notbohm. It is a very simple, but helps put things into perspective. You can view a brief list on her site: http://www.ellennotbohm.com/article-archive/ten-things-every-child-with-autism-wishes-you-knew/
Feel free to message me if you have any questions.0 -
Hello and welcome. I have a 9 year old with Autism and know how you feel. You should not feel guilty about trying to make yourself healthier. Having a child with Autism is extremely stressful and it is important allocate some time for you.
One book that you may want to check out is "Ten Things Every Child with Autism wishes you knew" by Ellen Notbohm. It is a very simple, but helps put things into perspective. You can view a brief list on her site: http://www.ellennotbohm.com/article-archive/ten-things-every-child-with-autism-wishes-you-knew/
Feel free to message me if you have any questions.
^ I second this recommendation.
Just know that with most children on the spectrum, remarkable things can happen with early intervention and proper treatment.0 -
You won't be any good to anyone, including your child, if you're too stressed out to function. You have to make yourself happy, or at least content, to be able to provide for others.0
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Thanks ya'll! :flowerforyou:0
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Feel free to add me if you want. I'm a 34 year old with high functioning autism.0
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QFTYou won't be any good to anyone, including your child, if you're too stressed out to function. You have to make yourself happy, or at least content, to be able to provide for others.
I'm also on the spectrum, and I'm married with kids and have a full time job with a commute...so I know all about overwhelming. No matter the needs of your family, you should always make time for yourself. If mama isn't happy, no one is happy! Sometimes it just takes a lot of trial and error to figure out what works best, and even that will continue to change. Good luck on your journey!:flowerforyou: Add me if you like.0 -
Hi there, I am the mom of three girls, one being a 17 year old aspie. She is incredibly smart, but her maturity level is about three years behind. Honey, you take what life dishes out and you handle it day to day each moment as it comes. You may not be supermom, but you are A super mom. Keep that in mind when you start to feel down on yourself because your challenges with your child will be a little different.
My girl thinks she's normal, it's the rest of the world that's screwed up. LOL0 -
On the spectrum but have adapted well - people are surprised when I tell them0
