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My name is . I have one child, he's 4 and has autism. I live in southern WV. Chad was diagnosed "officially" almost 1 year ago today. I have joined this group in hopes of getting in touch with some parents who know and understand what it is like to have a child with autism. I recently realized that no matter how much my family loves us, they will just never get it. People in the family, people at church and people in the community in general just have no idea. I have recently gotten a part time job just to help make ends meet. Therefore, my hubby has had to take a more active role, although I think he's doing a wonderful job, there are still a couple of issues to work on. Some days I just feel like he doesn't get it either. I recently found a DAN Dr. here close to home, and she wants us to put him on the GFCF diet. While I am inclined to agree with her, I can't help but feel as though it's going to seclude us even more, b/c now we can't go out to eat with friends like we used to. Trust me when I say I'm willing to go to the ends of the earth to help my son. Please let me know if this is just all in my head or if you have ever felt that way too. I usually have a positive outlook on life and it hasn't been until recently that I have just had this wave of frustration and seclusion.

Thanks,

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