My OH's son was diagnosed with Autism when he was 5, we stuck it out with him in a 'normal' school waiting for the final diagnosis. When he was 10 it was decided that what he has is actually dispraxia - he's now almost 13 and still in a 'normal' school with extra tuition. He is classed as special needs but we try not to treat him specially, if that makes sense! He is very difficult sometimes but knowing what the cause is helps in dealing with it (as does mountains of patience!).

Just hang in there, give your son lots of support and treat him as normally as possible. There is lots of help out there if it does turn out that he has special needs. Let us know how you get on, and dont forget we're all here for advice or support, or just a good old moan!

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