Ok my son has PDD-NOS dx in april and I am having trouble finding any really good articles to explain PDD-NOS. i have a pretty good idea of what it is but I don't have any frineds or anyone to talk to about this. I am trying to find groups that help parents out and groups that get together and talk about problems. i am even trying to get play dates set for my DS. He is in therapy and in special needs preschool. He had early intervetion and is making good progress. I just sometimes have problems coping and loose my cool some times. Like trying to teach him stuff and I loose paitence with him on it. I know this is bad but the reason i do is cause I blame myself for his problems. I couldn't take my prenatal cause it made me sick so i didn't try to find one that didn't and then i didn't breast feed. I have bipolar so sometimes i have problems with my anger. I don't blow up at him but sometimes I get frustrated and it shows. i just need some help to know I'm not the only one out there feeling like it's my fault and I'm not a good mom.
I love my son and he is my world and i want to know everytihng I can about PDD-NOS so i can give him a better life and a better wellbeing. Plus it will help me relax alittle too. So any advice is appreciated...please don't bash on me either....I'm not perfect.
Oh if anyone has advice on potty training or support groups i would appreciate it thank you. i'm in woodstock, ga so support groups here would be great
Loving mom to Johnathan and loving wife to Jim
I am a time out, pull up potty training, speak my mind don't care if you like it, spongebob wathcing, horror movie loving, don't messwith my kid kinda of mom. I have migraines and bipolar and a special needs child and I don't let anything get in my way.
Check out my group metro atlanta mamas..this group is for all the stay at home moms in metro atlanta...I live in woodstock....Check it out i would love if you would join...
Check out NAMI and there may be some local chapters that can help with support in your area.
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I am sorry that you are having a hard time right now. I know first hand how difficult it is raising a child with autism. I don't have any mental issues and am challenged everyday. So first of all you need to take care of yourself. You can't be there for your child if you don't. You are not a bad mother for having these thoughts, we all do at some point and we all get stressed out from time to time. You are showing how much you love your child just by reaching out and asking for help. I would suggest calling the Autism Society to see if they have a local chapter. Then I would ask your son's doctors if they know of any support groups for parents of autistic children. Our local children's hospital has a support group that meets once a month. I am a little familiar with your area but not much. I have family that live in Canton that I visit several times ayear but I couldn't tell you where to look. I know of the hospital in Canton but not sure if there is one closer to you. It may be worth the drive to Atlanta if the group meets like ours once a month. Another place to call would be the Early Intervention in your area. Your son may have aged out of EI but they may be able to offer some more suggestions. Hope this helps some and good luck.
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- Baby_Gurl_20
on Nov. 9, 2009 at 8:47 PM