My 19 year old daughter was diagnosed ( privately) with autism when she was 14. With hindsight I recognise that her whole life has been a struggle to cope probably from birth to now. My wife is a teacher and a SENCO and copes quite well most of the time and so did I. However, I'm now buckling and the feelings of helplessness and guilt for not being able to help adequately are having a profound effect on my physical and emotional health. Is that selfish?
I've never communicated this with anyone else about this except my wife. I'm at a loss and just want my darling daughter to smile and be happy.
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Coping with an autistic daughter
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Pafans · 07/07/2024 15:06
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