Friday Jackson was diagnosed with mild autism.
And I am relieved.
I know that's hard to imagine, but the truth is that I have suspected autism for almost 6 months now. It just took us awhile to convince our doctors that Jackson's issues were not because of a hearing problem. Then we had to sit around for 3 months twiddling our thumbs while sitting on a waiting list for a pediatrician who could assess our situation.
I was scared that I would break down and cry at the appointment. I was scared that she would take one look at my son and declare him severely autistic or tell me that he will never talk, that he was beyond help.
But she didn't.
She was excited about the amount of eye contact that he gave her, about the way he interacted with me and my husband, and even the way he eventually interacted with her for a little bit.
So now we can move on. The diagnosis that I have been dreading for months now, seems like nothing. It doesn't change him, he's still the same sweet little boy whose favorite thing right now is to give high 5's and slobbery kisses.
Soon there will be more evaluations and more therapy, and hopefully, some recovery. Because now the doctors know what we already knew, and we can get my baby some help.
Monday, September 27, 2010
And now they know what we already knew
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I am so relieved for you! I'm so happy the process can begin for your sweet boy, that you're getting answers, and that his autism is mild. Thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family!
So glad you got a diagnosis!!!!
It sounds like it's been quite a process! Now you can get help. :)
I honestly could have written this post almost exactly two years ago... my son has a mild to moderate diagnosis and I was so relieved when we got the diagnosis... it meant that the struggles we'd been having for services lessened and we could make better arrangements for treatment and the like...
My husband struggled a little when we got the diagnosis, but even he was comfortable after a while - because you're right - it doesn't change the child, just the treatment options - if you ever need to vent about stuff, I've walked that road and you are welcome to shoot me an email :)
I am so relieved for you guys. Still thinking of you....
Isn't it amazing what we know, but they don't listen all the time! Glad that he will be able to get some help, and that you are now on that path, since you have had to wait so long for it!
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! :)
It's great that you are staying so upbeat and positive.
It's great that you are staying so upbeat and positive.
I am glad you finally got some answers, it is so hard to wait when motherly instinct tells us somethings wrong. Praying for the future for you guys, I hope you have great therapists and everything goes good.
I am glad that you finally got a diagnoses and are relieved that, that part is over with. Thinking of you!
Cassie, I am so glad you have finally got the confirmation to what you have been sure of the past few months. Also glad to see how relieved and positive you are.
My best friends son is almost 3 and has not yet been diagnosed, but is somewhere on the autistic spectrum... they just are not sure where.
Thinking about you guys and so glad your on the way to getting your gorgeous boy some help!
xx
Perfectly said! He is still the same little boy but now the docs can finally start giving him tailored help. :)
It's amazing how our instincts are so spot on sometimes - glad you found a place that was able to identify your concerns.
Sometimes you just have to trust that your instincts are right! I'm so glad that you finally got the diagnosis and are now able to move on with his treatments.
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