Does anyone belong to an autism society? If so can you tell me about your experiences with it?
I am trying to find a way for my daughter to get involved with other children like her. Alicia was not diagnosed until she was 10 with the Autism Spectrum Disorder. Until then we just thought she had behavioral problems.
Just after she ws diagnosed we made our move to Florida. My husband retired early and he was going to be home to care for her on weekends and evenings, but due to the economy he had to go back to work part time. We can no longer afford our car, and we both work for the parks so we have wierd hours.
My husband is off on the weekends so he can take her certain places, but we can't seem to find a group of kids like her that she can spend time with. The kids in our apartment complex seem to only make fun of her. She doesn't seem to realize this and only sees them as her friends.
So, I thought joining the Autism Society of Florida might benefit her, but before I spend the money I wanted to hear from others. Can anybody tell me any experiences?
Hello, good_things_in_life. Well, I never been autistic society but I do have some experiences with other things since I have autism myself.
You can ask your doctor or your welfare office. I think they would be more than to help you to provide info if they can.
You may have to join an agency that serves multi disabilities. They usually met you monthly or yearly depending how serve your daughter's condition is. They do help learn the basics such dressing and other stuff. As to social interaction, not as much.
I think I know how you and your daughter feels. It going to get alot wrong as she approachs her teens. Both of you hang in here and do your best.
I'm assuming you mean a support group or play group or something along those lines? Have you tried FEAT, CAN, or groups like that? They get together on a monthly basis. I am a member of several societies that send out monthly newsletters, but that just gives information, not a place for my child to interact with others.
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