Hi there,

I really hope you don't mind me dropping in here. I am pg with my first and have been cruising around BB forums. I stopped in here as I am a professional in the area and am passionate about my work with kids and families living with ASDs. I am provisional psychologist and I've been working in home-based therapy, and now an early intervention centre over the past 8 years. I also work as a counsellor with parents coming to terms with diagnosis and dealing with behaviour issues, family stress and the impact on siblings, marriage and life as a whole. I know I will NEVER truly grasp what it is like for families from the inside (that is, assuming this little bump doesn't end up 'on the spectrum') and I have endless admiration and awe for the mothers who nurture these gorgeous kids day in, day out. I do however know a bit about ASD's and just wanted to say...

Please feel free to PM me if you get really stuck with general questions. I DO NOT have all the answers and cannot know or assess your child, but there's a chance I might be able to point you in the direction of a good website or give some general suggestions. I'm not offering my professional services, just someone to chat to who would love to help if she can.

Blessings and big hugs to you all.