How to help my son.

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Hi ive never experienced cancer with my family before so im needing advice. My sons Papa on his fathers side has been very poorly for years and recently been told he only has days left. My son is so close to him, they are literally best friends. Its been really hard but we have tried to be as open and honest as possible. My son is 10 and currently being assessed for autism and adhd, he struggles alot with words being literal and understanding life and social interactions. Im worried for him and wondering if anyone has any advice or ideas how i can help him cope and understand whats happening and how i can comfort him when the worst happens. His Papa is currently in a hospice my son isnt aware of that as yet due to being in lockdown i dont know if its something he needs to know or try to understand. Any help or advice please, i would be really grateful.

  • Hi and welcome to Carers Only. It's a good idea of yours to get prepared for explaining things to your son. There are two pages I'd suggest; the first is the Macmillan talking to children page, which might have some useful information and ideas, and the second is bereavement advice for those with autistic children which goes deeper into how to broach the subject. Having an ADHD son myself I understand the need for preparation and the huge difference it can make. I'm sure with your love and careful approach that you are planning things will be a lot less stressful for you both than they would have been and I wish you the very best with your son.

    Thinking of you,

    LoobyLou
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