I feel like I'm struggling

marshallclaire

Hi i have a 5 year old son who is austic with speech problems i am a single mum of two children and as he is getting older I'm struggling to support him in the right way and I'm struggling as a mum i still feel new at this and i don't know where to turn to for help the childrens dad isn't any support to me he just runs me down when i ask for help... 

JennysDad

Hello Claire (I'm guessing) @marshallclaire, and welcome to the community. It is good to have you with us, though I am very sorry to read of your difficulties.
I am very sorry to hear about 'dad', too. Unfortunately it is not in my experience uncommon. What matters most, I guess, is that you're here, that you have found a safe place and are among friends, so please don't be shy of telling us about yourself, about any difficulties you face or of asking any questions. 
There are a couple of links that might be particularly worth a visit, including 'Talk about ASD' https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/learning-disabilities-and-autism, , and 'Ask and ASD advisor' https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-asd-advisor
Perhaps you could give those a look and get back to us?
Here and listening.
Warmest best wishes,
Richard

Lasian_Alumni

Hi @marshallclaire, welcome to the community.

It sounds like you're going through a really tough time, I'm sorry to hear you're not getting the support you need. 

The groups that Richard mentioned could be good to look at along with our page about support for parents. I've moved this post over to our parents and carers group so that other members can provide some support. @ParentingAdvisorVikki, are you able to provide any advice?

I hope this helps! Please do let us know if you have any questions.

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @marshallclaire, how are you doing?