Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Resources by and for autistic people.
For autistic people and families raising neurodivergent kids. Talk with people in Lebanon who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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Resources by and for autistic people.
โTo the parent just starting out: I know it feels like you are the only one. The supermarket stares, the meltdowns, the same five foods. It is hard. But you will find your people. I found a support group online and it helped just to know others get it. Fight for the assessments, keep notes, and do not be afraid to ask for help. And look after yourself too. You cannot pour from an empty cup.โ
โI was where you are eighteen months ago. For me it was school refusal since September. I'm volunteering here now. You get yourself back in pieces. From someone who gets it.โ
โHey. If you're just starting out with this, I won't pretend I've got it all sorted. Some days I still hide in the bathroom for five minutes. But you learn. You learn that the meltdown isn't naughtiness, it's overload. You learn which clothes work and which ones cause a fight. You learn to ignore the looks in the shop. Find one or two people who get it, even if it's online. And cut yourself some slack. You're doing more than you think.โ
โFor anyone new to this: I was right where you are not that long ago, about a year. It was sensory stuff with clothes and labels and I couldn't see past it. Today I made breakfast, went to work and laughed at something. You've got this, even if it doesn't feel like it.โ