No judgement please.

As Another autism mom who feels like she’s at the end of her rope most days, once communication becomes better it will all even out. Find what works for you and your son keep putting names to feelings and encouraging he let them out in healthy ways. It’s discouraging some days it really is but it will get easier.

I'm also in the same situation, I am awaiting a doctor's appointment to talk about options to help my mental health, my son is 6 and waiting for his autism assessment, I already have one child that Is diagnosed autistic, you are not alone lovely, I hope you get answers soon, I've found it alittle but easier as far as meltdown by noticing what his triggers are and I try to lower the chance of the triggers happening (not always possible) but you've got this us Sen mums are stronger than we think just gotta remember your not alone, my inbox is open if you need someone to talk to that's going throu the same thing x

No judgement. It’s so hard, especially when you are sleep deprived and learning to navigate something new with zero routine or certainty. It throws life completely out of balance. How old is he? What helps you to regulate when you are feeling overstimulated by the noise? Tell me some good things about him that make you happy? In which situations do you feel safe with him?

The worst for me has been sleep deprivation and not being able to communicate with her. She is slowly learning makaton and Ill be honest I avoid alot of things that will trigger her at the moment as she doesnt cope in busy places etc. I go to groups for SEN kids when I can, nursery helped with some support too. I had to find what helped her cope. She likes hiding do a tent and sensory lights etc. How old is he ? It is totally normal to have days like this as it is hard, theres no guidance and we learn as we go. Ignore the negative people. Does dad help? Are you together ? Can he help at all? Have you tried a special needs buggy and ear defenders if he gets overwhelmed outside? Does he like music or a tablet device? My daughter will sit in her buggy sometimes listening to music through her tablet and zone out a bit. I hope you find what works and get some help and rest.