Re: sending twin to preschool

[Guest guest]

Hi Helene,

I have twin survivors of a very premature triplet pregnancy, both aged 5.

One of my sons has autism, has not. When I had that decesion to

face, a lot of supportive people here told me there was no hurry, to send

them when I was ready, etc.. To be honest though, tough as it is to make the

decision, I feel early intervention is very important in our children's

development. I feel very strongly that our children need maximum help and

intervention from as young an age as possible. That the younger you start,

and the more input you can give, whatever approach you chose to take can

only be a good thing for your child.

Don't look at it as you seperating from him, you have so much other time

with him. If you feel the preschool is appropriate, and will be good for

him, then go for it. Our children with autistic tendencies need so much

attention that you might find it very rewarding to be able to give some solo

time to his NT twin. I often feel pulled so many ways with my children. I

completely understand how difficult this time is for you - I saw it as the

start of the rest of their lives and chosing different routes is not what I

wished for them. It is so not fair to have to make decisions like that when

our children are so young, but looking at it another way, it is a blessing

to discover whatever difficulties he has so young so that you can begin to

help him.

Dunne