Hi, my name is MrsRFW! I'm here to learn how to look after my boys and myself

MrsRFW

Hi there,
I am mummy to two lovely boys, one of whom is autistic and the other is a rumbly tumbly adventurer. I am here to learn how to look after my boys and myself. In particular, helping my son to learn and look after himself. I just need a lot of sleep and probably a weekend away.
My husband (their daddy) is struggling with our children and has a very bad relationship with our autistic son. I am looking for advice here too.
I am also here to offer support to others. We all need a cheerleading team now and again :-) 

Ross_Alumni

Hello @MrsRFW

Welcome to the community and thank you for introducing yourself.

Have you spoken about your concerns with your GP to see if they have any suggestions? Is your child getting all the support he needs?

The National Autistic Society (NAS) have a parent to parent peer support scheme that you might be interested in, and I'm sure you'll also gain super support and friendly advice on this community  

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

We have a section for parents and carers and also autistic sectio  you may find useful 

Have a look around and feel free to join in or ask any questions 

MrsRFW

@Ross_Scope Thanks for the NAS suggestion, I will look at that. I am also going to recommend the Dad's group by Scope.

Our son is a gem. He is thoughtful, gives me flowers, hugs however has a need to wake up at early o'clock and really does not like it if Daddy brings him breakfast (bowls are hurled across the room by our son in response). I am trying to get them to work together although Daddy does have a bit to do to keep calm and manage his expectations.

MrsRFW

@Ross_Scope
LOL! just popped over to the NAS and the phoneline is closed due to demand! Oh dear! Possibly some volunteering opportunities there.

chiarieds

Hi @MrsRFW - perhaps you could try the following website: https://www.childautism.org.uk/for-families/autism-helpline/

as well as the helpline they have 'parent to parent' support here:https://www.childautism.org.uk/for-families/parent-to-parent-support/

MrsRFW

Thanks!

chiarieds

You're welcome @MrsRF - please let us know how you get on.

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @MrsRFW   Is your son at school? 

Allymcd84

Well said ❤️Mrs 

Keep INTOUCH 

You are right about us all needing a Cheer leader

❤️

Feel free to post and ask advice.

Mine may not be ? 

But will be based on experience and well thought out responses.

I hope that’s ok with you ❤️

Take care x