I need a place to put down some of my thoughts. So much has happened in the past year, I don't know where to start. A year ago, 'autism' was a word that rarely entered my vocabulary outside of the work realm (I work in a pediatric office). Now it's an integral part of my life.
I can explain the difference between autism, PDD-NOS, and asperger's without any difficulty. I use words like "stimming" and "perseverating" in context. I've spent countless hours studying the latest research, battling with insurance companies for coverage, making appointments with specialists, therapists, and school evaluation teams.
Initially I obsessed over the diagnosis and spent my nights worrying and researching instead of sleeping. I almost allowed the word 'autism' to take over my life. Meanwhile, my precious little 3 year old boy, hadn't changed a bit since being officially labeled. He was still first and foremost a 3 year old little boy who needs his mommy and his naps! He adores his big brother and baby sister and can charm the pants off of anyone who meets him.
He brings a very special dynamic and joy to our household, in spite of the unique challenges. This is going to be an interesting journey for sure.
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