Bit of a proud gardening Mum moment

[Seahorse]

One of my little boys is autistic and, as you might imagine, struggles somewhat with academic work. He's got his end of year school report today and I'm so pleased and proud to read that one of the things he's understood in his science work is that plants produce seeds, which grow into new plants.

I know it's hardly rocket science but for us, it's a pretty big deal

Claire

[yoanbob]

well done to him from us seahorse, and a big round of applause.

[Alice]

Brilliant Seahorse. Sometimes autistic children go on to be great in one area because they become quite obsessed with one subject. Maybe he'll be a great gardener. Whatever he becomes, I hope he will be happy. Thanks for sharing that with us.

[SarzWix]

Claire, you've brought tears to my eyes... What a lump in the throat moment

[dexterdoglancashire]

Well done, you are right to be proud of your sons achievements - I reckon that all the grapes agree with me. Bernie

[shirlthegirl43]

Well done to mum and son!! I bet he loves watching things grow too

[bramble]

Lovely to hear your story. We have an Authistic boy living next door and he has had many little achievements along the way which his mum and dad never thought he would manage. Never give up hope.

[jinx]

Congrats! That's fabulous!

[Polly Fouracre]

I looked after an autistic boy twice a week whilst his mum had a break and every achievement was the equivalent of an Honours Degree.It is there,dont give up!!
all love,Polly.

[Flummery]

Our friends have an autistic son - now in his 20s. He got into horticulture and is SO happy.

Well done that boy!

[MrsC]

claire, what a lovely positive result, i bet you are so proud! is your child in mainstream education? sorry for the direct question, but i work in mainstream education and support a child. the results made in the past few months have been astounding, i have tried a totally different approach with fantastic results and know what it is like to see those steps taking place before your eyes. if you ever want to chat anytime, pm me. ps - i also have an older sister who comes under the autistic umbrella, so to speak, so I do understand, also a mum myself. take care and well done to your son, first big step of many i'm sure

[Seahorse]

Thanks so much for all the positive responses You're all quite right about never giving up and/or assuming an autistic child will never achieve much. My son has already proved that to me, even though he's only 7.

mrs2cb - yes, he is in mainstream education, with (almost) full time 1:1 support. We're very fortunate to have two absolutely wonderful and empathetic people looking after him. It seems he's right 'on the line' for a mainstream school to cope with/meet his needs but I'm hanging in there, because I feel the more 'normal' (sorry, awful word!) his childhood can be, the more chance he has to integrate into adult society when the time comes. Thanks for the PM offer - I may well take you up on that in future!

Claire

[MrsC]

claire, glad you didn't think i was being nosy. don't like the word 'normal' either, but totally agree re - normal childhood etc, times have changed so much in the cpl of decades thankfully! take care, sue

[TonyF]

That's really good news - I have a 16 year old grandson who is autistic and can't communicate at all, is still in nappies and has other difficulties.

Bon chanmce to you and your son - perhaps he's a 'budding' gardener?

[moggssue]

Well done Seahorse and son!!! You must be sooo proud. It just shows what a little encouragement and something positive to concentrate on can do. Really pleased for you both