just looking for support

my 4 year old daughter is going to be going in for testing for autism, aspergers, adhd, and pdd.... im kind of nervous and ive never been around anyone especially a child with any of those other than adhd but yeah.... im just so lost right now any support or advice would be amazing... im really overwhelmed right now

You will be ok mama!!! My nephew was dianosed with autism. he is in 1st grade. He is awesome at home but always had issues at school, couldnt figure it out. Now we know. And it is a relief!!! To find out, then you can move on from there.

oh dont get me wrong im beyonf excited to find out the results, i just dont know what to do once i find them out or where i can find support or advice on how to make the changes ill need to make i guess would be the best way of putting it

You can always speak with me! I have a stepson who's 12 with aspergers, I also used to work with elementary children with aspergers and autism, as well as I have my bachelors in psychology and I'm getting my teaching license right now with a master's in special education. I would love to give you any support or advice that you need. Make sure after you find out the proper diagnoses, to really do your homework! Do some research yourself - honestly, sometimes the doctor's just want to throw medication at the child. Research what those meds can do to your child - pros and cons. We found out the hard way what side effects they had and although each child responds differently to the meds. There is a lot of support out there for children with autism - therapy, an IEP when they enter school, support groups, etc. Once you find the reason, then it's just finding out what to do to help your child the best you can. It's a daily struggle, but well worth it when you learn and find out new things. I speak with my stepson's special ed teacher weekly - either by phone or email and it helps a bunch. Don't be afraid to ask me anything or just to support you. Good luck to you and your DD.  

Quoting mommy-in-a-blended-family:" You can always speak with me! I have a stepson who's 12 with aspergers, I also used to work with elementary ... [snip!] ... or email and it helps a bunch. Don't be afraid to ask me anything or just to support you. Good luck to you and your DD.  "

thamk you your so sweet im just so lost about all of this... im gonna pt you is that okay?

Quoting Mama Reasoner:" thamk you your so sweet im just so lost about all of this... im gonna pt you is that okay?"

absolutely! feel free to message me at anytime. we have gone thru what feels like everything with our son. meds, therapy, school, home... everything. it's a learning experience as you go  

My heart goes out out to you and the challenges you are facing. I realize it's difficult to see your daughter go through this and not know what the future holds. Be assured you'll be in my thoughts and prayers, asking God to give you strength and wisdom for your parenting journey. I'm with an organization called Focus on the Family. They have counselors you can speak with over the phone (at no cost to you) that would love to offer you some support and advice as you walk through all of this. You can reach them by calling Monday through Friday between 6:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. (MT) at 1-855-771-HELP (4357). If you like, you can also go to the Focus on the Family website which offers some articles , book recommendations and referrals for ADHD, autism and Asperger's. I hope this information is a help. Grace and peace.