Which one has autism?
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Imagine a
world where no one understood you. A world of silence and constant
confusion. A world where your simple wants and needs are right before you,
but you have no way of letting anyone know what you want, if you feel bad,
are scared or lonely. |
Nine years ago I was told that my son Jonathan had autism. My life was forever changed on that day. Many changes were unwelcome, but to my surprise, some unexpected blessings have come from it all. I wrote the story of how I found out Jonathan was autistic for myself and to help others who may be wondering and asking the same question that I was.....
"What is Wrong With Jonathan?"
Mom's point of view...
Autism is not just a diagnosis or a medical term to describe a severe
developmental delay. For those of us who have had autism touch our lives,
it happens to be a lifestyle. Rather than devote most of this website to
an ever growing and endless supply of information about autism, I decided
to dedicate most of this space to the personal side of autism.
Our children are eventually diagnosed, placed into appropriate
services and with a lot of hard work, start to make progress. But this often leaves the parents on the
sidelines -- forgotten and struggling to deal with this very new, very confusing,
and at times very frustrating lifestyle. Sometimes we need things to pick
up our spirits, make us feel better about the very difficult job we are trying
to do. I have said it before and I will say it again, "The
success of the child hinges on the success of the parents and their ability to
cope with their child's diagnosis".
If you wish to find out more information on autism I have
supplied a page of links with various resources, organizations, treatments,
etc., located under the "Links" button.
I love to hear stories from others, please feel free to email me: cheryl@deisgnbycher.com.
NEW
- Autism Abbreviations 101 Some pages of Inspiration
10 Things I have learned about life raising an autistic child...
1.) Major the
major's and minor the minor's (in
other words don't sweat the small stuff).
2.) Poptarts are one of the basic food groups.
3.) How GOOD a quiet moment and a cup of coffee really is.
4.) How autistic I really am.
5.) That there is no such thing as "normal".
6.) How do you spell relief? R-E-S-P-I-T-E (hum this to
Aretha Franklin's RESPECT)
7.) I am clueless and it's probably best I stay that way.
8.) A sense of humor is EVERYTHING.
9.) That a simple smile can tell me more than any one
word.
10.) Miracles happen everyday if you know where to look.
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visit Richard of www.ButtonsAndMore.com
The father of a lovely young lady with autism, Richard makes some great
buttons and uses many of my graphics. Thank You Richard! To the left is one of my favorites. |
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