Having high functioning autism doesnt always mean it will be easier.
Autism is not always seen like "Rain Man".
It is a spectrum and many don't understand that.
It is a spectrum ~ no two are alike.
Not everyone that knows my child "sees" or understands it, even after the diagnosis has been confirmed.
It's a rollercoaster ride so I need to prepare myself for the ups and downs that can sometimes make my stomach feel sick.
There will be days that I will cry and no one will be there to give me a hug.
There will be days that I will cry and I will get a hug from the least expected place.
I will look back and realize some signs were there but I didn't realize it at the time.
Youtube is an amazing resource for ASD.
Only those that have tried my shoes on and worn them understand what it is like to walk in them.
It is caused by MANY things, vaccinations effect only some.
Even when surrounded by friends and family offering support I still feel alone at times.
Sometimes I will recognize his struggles, other times they will not be noticeable.
Sometimes I will be able to help calm him, other times I will not succeed.
The term "glass half full" will have new meaning.
To understand my son I had to educate myself and some of that education came from within.
My child will be ok, he is learning the skills needed to be successful in life!
We all have our own little quirks about us, aren't we all on the spectrum somewhere?
I will share more as I go along.....
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