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Originally Posted by irishmaiden78
Hello everyone,
We are working on a diagnosis of DID for my 13 year old daughter with ASD. We know she has at least 5 personalities that are very distinct. My question is, how would you suggest we approach this as it's new for us all? With the ASD it can be hard to separate things as a lot of things are comorbid. I know how to handle the ASD as that's something I am familiar with. All suggestions and pointers are more than welcome!
Thanks!
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same way you have been handling her since before she was 5 years old. sounds harsh I know, but here in america demographics\statistics show that DID begins in very early childhood before the age of 5. (you can check your locations exact demographics\statistics by contacting your local mental health agency or going to your local library and explaining to the librarian you need to see your locations census reports and statistics reports on mental illness in your location)
getting the diagnosis doesnt change what is already happening, it just puts a name to whats been happening to for your teen ager since before she was 5.
as for directly related to your daughter, your daughters treatment providers will be telling you what her treatment goals and options are and how they expect you to parent her so that the parenting style matches the mental health treatment plans for her.
Im taking a guess since you are her parent that you already meet with her treatment providers about her problems with ASD. My point nothing will change that isnt already happening you will meet with her treatment providers just like you do for her ASD.