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[quote=Anonymous]My DS was diagnosed with high autism in December. Like others have said, getting the diagnosis is hard, but I must confess that I wasn't shocked. As a parent, you always have a good instinct into whether something is not right with your DC.

It's now been almost 2 months since the diagnosis and I'm finally coming to terms with it. The important thing to remember is that your DC will not change as a result of a diagnosis. They will be the same child they were the day before. However, the diagnosis is an opportunity for you to change as a parent. To accept your child for who they are. And to learn to read and understand the cues they give you. I think my relationship with DC is much better and more understanding now than before the diagnosis. And, I still have high hopes for his future.

The hardest part (for me at least), has been dealing with immediate family denial. Grandparents, uncles, and aunts have all been in denial over the diagnosis. When the  family is together, I find myself having to "defend" DS's diagnosis, which is exhausting. I hope that with time our family will accept the tough fact and will continue to love him.

Good luck. Hang in there and continue to love your child.[/quote]

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