Willow73
Thank you for all your kind comments. I will look at all the sites you have mentioned. My grandchild is 3 and we thought his behaviour was just his age. We will love him whatever of course .
My grandson was 3 when he was diagnosed with autism. At the time it seemed like a death sentence but 8 years on and nothing could be further from the truth. The National Autistic Society is a good place to start with information because the autistic spectrum is huge and the saying 'When you have met 1 autistic child, you have met 1 autistic child' is very true as they differ greatly. If your GS has been diagnosed then I assume he has been assessed by the professionals, such as pediatricians, Speech & Language etc. Autism has a louder voice these days but ask any parent with an autistic child and the majority of them will say they have to battle for everything their child needs in order to progress. It can be a frustrating process at times. My GS has a Statement of Educational Needs (it may have a different title now) and this is a tailor made, legally binding document detailing the provision that the education system has to provide for him to help him achieve his potential. Getting one of these may be your first battle but go for it because it opens doors. If your GS's nearest nursey or school is not the best place for him, his parents can choose the one that will be best for him and they have to take him. Statemented children are usually top of the entry criteria for schools. These are practical things you can put in place. Just as important, however, is unconditional love. Autistics are just wired up differently to us neuro-typicals. I have learned a lot as I have gone along as you and your family will too. I wish you courage and tenacity for the times you need to fight his corner, the understanding of what makes him tick and the fulfillment of watching your much-loved grandson grow.