Hello! I wanted to share my worries and fears about my 5 year olds autistic son. Wyatt is the sweetest boy who is semi-nonverbal. To know him is to love him. I have literally never met someone who isn’t drawn to him. After speaking with his resource teacher and speech and occupational therapist, we decided to hold him back and have him repeat pre-k. He is doing great so far this year but what worries me is how is he going to adjust to kindergarten next year? I’m just now starting to come to terms with the fact that he may or may not live a normal life. Will he have friends? Will he be bullied for being autistic? Will he be in a relationship? Will he be able to talk? There’s just so many questions that only time will tell but I can’t help but to feel anxious for his future. I don’t know if anyone else is in this situation but if you are just know you aren’t alone.
Hi Alison! Thank you so much for sharing your feelings and fears. As a mom of a neurodivergent child myself, I can deeply relate to what you’re going through. There are moments when I feel so alone, and as a mom, my heart aches for my son. It’s never easy to carry the weight of the unknown when it comes to our children’s futures.
My child is a bit older now, and one thing that has really worked for us is being open with others about his needs and behaviors. I’ve found that when other kids understand him better, it encourages more empathy and inclusion. We also talk a lot about how everyone is unique in their own special way, which helps him see his own strengths and embrace who he is.
Making him feel strong and confident has been key in helping him navigate the world, and I hope this approach may offer some comfort or insight for you as well.
You’re not alone in this journey.