1. WHERE DO YOU CURRENTLY LIve
Ohio
2. WHAT IS YOUR CHILD'S NAME, AGE AND DX?
Nicholi 4 severe autism
Sadie 6, PDD
Catharina and Blake 8
Robert 15
3. WAS YOUR CHILD PROPERLY DIAGNOSED?
Yes, nicholi was dispalying sighns of something when he was born he got therapy for his delays but we did not have him diagnosed until he was 3
Sadie was 31/2. i just thought she was a more difficult child when i told the dr things she brushed them off that when we took her to a specialist
4. WHAT DID YOU THINK WHEN YOU FIRST LEARNED YOUR CHILD HAD AUTISM?
When I thought something was wrong with him from day one iwas being told it was my fault he wasn't eating properly he hated formula and baby food he was hungry all the time I cried a lot I thought I was a bad mother until i talked to others with similar stories. So when we finally had nicholi Diagnosed I was ok with it because of how smart and wonderful he is
With sadie screamed for yrs never wanted to sleep after being told I was not feeding my child when nicholi was a baby I was scared to take her because i thought i was going to be told I was doing something else horrible but I was releived when we found a good dr
5. WHAT IS THE HARDEST THING ABOUT HAVING A CHILD WITH ASD?
Not being able to comfort him and her when they are having a meltdown it breaks my heart not to hold them when they are upset. I used to say nicholi not talking and telling me he loved me but I have learned that he tells me with his touch and his eyes how much he loves me
Not sleeping was hard for YEARS til we found Melatonin
6. WHAT IS THE BEST THING?
How loving they are the roller coaser of emotions sometimes can be good because somedays nicholi can not get enough of holding and hugging and I love it. Watching sadie defy the odds and is comming out of her cloud she is a sponge now she is so smart.
7. HAVE YOU TRIED THE DIET AND DID IT WORK?
We did not because i researched and asked questions and they did not display symptoms of children that the diet worked for
8. WHAT ABOUT OTHER BIOMED TREATMENTS- HBOT, CHELATION, ETC.?
We use supplements, Omega 3, Melatonin, calsium, friut and veggie vitamins
Chelation down right scares me I
9. WHAT METHOD OF ABA/Behavior Therapy DO YOU LIKE BEST?
ABA worked great for my kids.
10. IF YOU COULD MAKE EVERY PARENT TRY ONE THING- WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Accepting of who your child is I would never traade autism for anything and i know my son and daughter is going to do well
11. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE RATE OF AUTISM REALLY IS?
I try no to think about it i just concentrate on educating people
12. HOW MANY KIDS WITH AUTISM LIVE ON YOUR BLOCK?
just my two that I know of
13. HAVE YOU EVER MET A RECOVERED CHILD?
Yes quit a few at the rally
14. WHAT KIND OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DOES YOUR CHILD GET?
Nicholi is in a autism preschool and he loves every min
Sadie is in a ld class but is soaring above the rest
15. DO YOU GET SERVICES/TREATMENTS THROUGH YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE?
No, Medicaid.
16. DO YOU THINK THE DIVORCE RATE IS REALLY 80% FOR ASD FAMILIES?
No I think a lot of the couples were already having problems before the diagnosis
17. DO YOU HAVE A GOOD POOP STORY?
... ummm...no. I ahve a good one about my evil twins though if you ever want to hear that story
18. WHAT IS THE STUPIDEST THING ANYONE HAS EVER SAID ABOUT YOUR KID?
I ignore people in the store my husband says he is scared of me when we are in public I am not very social and i don't invite conversation LOL
19. WHAT DO YOU SAY WHEN SOMEONE ASKS "WHAT IS AUTISM?"
It's a developmental disorder that with treatment and a lot of love things get better andthey are the most loving and smart kids you would ever want to meet
20. WHO IS YOUR "AUTISM COMMUNITY HERO"?
Every Single Mother and Father that I have ever met personally, or on yahoo or on facebook or on a bus to DC!!! You guys rock!! (took your answer maureen)
21. WHAT GROUP/ORGANIZATION DO YOU THINK HAS DONE THE MOST FOR THE COMMUNITY
Not really sure but we have a great program in cleveland area that is wonderful called MIlestones
And aplace that I think will be great someday ADL
22. DID YOU VACCINATE YOUR CHILD AND DO YOU CONTINUE TO DO SO?
No I did not until they reached preschool a big article was wrote I think in US weekly can't remember but i thought with my family history and husbands I chose not to but they still have autism. But I know my girls will never get gardisil to prevent cervical canser after what I have seen and heard
23. DOES YOUR FAMILY ACCEPT YOUR CHILD HAVING AUTISM?
I am not sure we don't have any family support my grandmother thinks the worst is going to happen to them
24. WHAT LESSON HAVE YOU LEARNED AFTER ALL OF THIS?
I have learned i am a lot stronger than I thought I was and not every child is the same with how they got autism and we need to support each other whether we beleive in the same thing or not. And that is why i went to the rally not that I beleive vaccines did this to my children but the beleif that it has done it to many children and i wanted to be a support for them
25. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME. WOULD YOU CHOSE FOR YOUR CHILD TO BE NEURO-TYPICAL?
Absolutly not I love my kids the way they are everyone is weird in a way does things out of the norm and My kids are the best I think somedays they act better than my normals LOL
Discussion Topic
If your child has autism, please answer these questions
Posted on 02/01/09, 03:38 pmIF YOU HAVE A CHILD OR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, PLEASE ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS AND FORWARD TO YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE FELLOW PARENTS. YOU KNOW THE DEAL! COPY AND PASTE TO PUT IN YOUR OWN ANSWERS...
1. WHERE DO YOU CURRENTLY LIVE?
PA
2. WHAT IS YOUR CHILD'S NAME, AGE AND DX?
Matthew, 5, Autism.
3. WAS YOUR CHILD PROPERLY DIAGNOSED?
Not until I got the referral I begged for from my pediatrician. It cost him nearly a year of EI.
4. WHAT DID YOU THINK WHEN YOU FIRST LEARNED YOUR CHILD HAD AUTISM?
I thought this is devestating, I cried nearly all day (even tho I knew that's what it was BEFORE the DX), then I thought-"time to get to work".
5. WHAT IS THE HARDEST THING ABOUT HAVING A CHILD WITH ASD?
For me it is the fear of the unknown. Fear for what his future will hold, fear for unkind people, fear of school age bullies, fear that I am not doing enough.
6. WHAT IS THE BEST THING?
Autism has enlightened me to a whole new world of friends, and awakened in me what my life's purpose is- helping families like my own.
7. HAVE YOU TRIED THE DIET AND DID IT WORK?
Yes, and it worked beautifully. Thankfully, he has been able to move on without any loss of skills or language. Now he eats mainly whatever he is willing to.
8. WHAT ABOUT OTHER BIOMED TREATMENTS- HBOT, CHELATION, ETC.?
We have not used biomed treatments. Homeopathic, yes, no biomed. Chelation down right scares me.
9. WHAT METHOD OF ABA/Behavior Therapy DO YOU LIKE BEST?
ABA worked great for my kids.
10. IF YOU COULD MAKE EVERY PARENT TRY ONE THING- WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Parents who have tried everything to potty train, and are desperate should read up on the Fox/Asrine Toileting Program. While the program is very intense and hurts even the toughest mom's heart, it works.
11. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE RATE OF AUTISM REALLY IS?
I'm more focused on creating supports for families who live with challenges now, there are enough people focusing on rates, and cures.
12. HOW MANY KIDS WITH AUTISM LIVE ON YOUR BLOCK?
None that I know of, one a couple of blocks away, tho.
13. HAVE YOU EVER MET A RECOVERED CHILD?
No, but I'm on my way to making sure my child reccovers to the best of his ability.
14. WHAT KIND OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DOES YOUR CHILD GET?
My chld attends a typical preschool with the support of an aide and a behavioral specialist.
15. DO YOU GET SERVICES/TREATMENTS THROUGH YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE?
No, Medicaid.
16. DO YOU THINK THE DIVORCE RATE IS REALLY 80% FOR ASD FAMILIES?
Knowing firsthand , the challenges and stresses it can place on families, yes I do believe it.
17. DO YOU HAVE A GOOD POOP STORY?
EWWW, is there ever really a good poop story?!
18. WHAT IS THE STUPIDEST THING ANYONE HAS EVER SAID ABOUT YOUR KID?
Nothing that I know of because if they did, I would tear their throat out with my bare teeth.
19. WHAT DO YOU SAY WHEN SOMEONE ASKS "WHAT IS AUTISM?"
I explain that autism is a nuerological condition affecting language, social and develpment. My son is wired different, but all there.
20. WHO IS YOUR "AUTISM COMMUNITY HERO"?
Every Single Mother and Father that I have ever met personally, or on yahoo or on facebook or on a bus to DC!!! You guys rock!! (took your answer maureen)( I too will steal this answer)
21. WHAT GROUP/ORGANIZATION DO YOU THINK HAS DONE THE MOST FOR THE COMMUNITY
Not really sure, but I know that I envision ADL Center as the first center of it's kind and a model of excellence for other states to follow.
22. DID YOU VACCINATE YOUR CHILD AND DO YOU CONTINUE TO DO SO?
Yes I did, but now have stopped until I can find a physician who is willing to do shots seperately, one at a time, and thirmesol, or mercury free.
23. DOES YOUR FAMILY ACCEPT YOUR CHILD HAVING AUTISM?
I believe so.
24. WHAT LESSON HAVE YOU LEARNED AFTER ALL OF THIS?
Never take the words I love you for granted, some parents NEVER get to hear their child speak those words.
25. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME WOULD YOU WISH THEY DIDN'T HAVE AUTISM?
No I wouldn't, he is just him, and knowing him I wouldn't trade him for the world. Matthew has autism, without the autism, he wouldn't be the same kid. I love him unconditionally.
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Reply #1 02/01/09 4:11pm
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Reply #2 02/01/09 6:40pm
1. WHERE DO YOU CURRENTLY LIVE?
NY
2. WHAT IS YOUR CHILD'S NAME, AGE AND DX?
Joshua 5 aspergers syndrome
Mathew 3 pdd-nos
3. WAS YOUR CHILD PROPERLY DIAGNOSED?
Not right away.Both of my sons were just dx recently.For a long time i was told there was nothing wrong with them.
4. WHAT DID YOU THINK WHEN YOU FIRST LEARNED YOUR CHILD HAD AUTISM?
Over whelmed.But determened to help them as much as I can.
5. WHAT IS THE HARDEST THING ABOUT HAVING A CHILD WITH ASD?
Not knowing what to expect day to day.having 2 children on the spetrum I always have to be on my toes.
6. WHAT IS THE BEST THING?
I found out that i am not alone in dealing with the everday challenges that we all do.Also seeing my boys do new things that they haven't before makes my heart feel so happy.
7. HAVE YOU TRIED THE DIET AND DID IT WORK?
No
8. WHAT ABOUT OTHER BIOMED TREATMENTS- HBOT, CHELATION, ETC.?
We haven't tried any of these things
9. WHAT METHOD OF ABA/Behavior Therapy DO YOU LIKE BEST?
Not sure.Both of my boys are getting social grouping done with the school.
10. IF YOU COULD MAKE EVERY PARENT TRY ONE THING- WHAT WOULD IT BE?
11. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE RATE OF AUTISM REALLY IS?
I'm .
12. HOW MANY KIDS WITH AUTISM LIVE ON YOUR BLOCK?
There is at least one other on my block.My bff also has 2 children that are exzibiting signs.
13. HAVE YOU EVER MET A RECOVERED CHILD?
No,I do want to work with my children though to become as strong as they can become.
14. WHAT KIND OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DOES YOUR CHILD GET?
My 3 year old is in a regular preschool class.My 5 year old is in a mainstreemed kindergarten classroom.
15. DO YOU GET SERVICES/TREATMENTS THROUGH YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE?
No, Medicaid.
16. DO YOU THINK THE DIVORCE RATE IS REALLY 80% FOR ASD FAMILIES?
I don't doubt it one bit.Having a child or children on the spectrum is very challenging for families.
17. DO YOU HAVE A GOOD POOP STORY?
Are you kidding me.I'm still working on getting my youngest to go in the potty.
18. WHAT IS THE STUPIDEST THING ANYONE HAS EVER SAID ABOUT YOUR KID?
Your kids look so normal.Duh!!!Its a neuroliogical disorder.
19. WHAT DO YOU SAY WHEN SOMEONE ASKS "WHAT IS AUTISM?"
I say it is a disorder that affects the way people can interact and communicate with people.(I'm still learning alot about it).
20. WHO IS YOUR "AUTISM COMMUNITY HERO"?
All the families that deal with the same dalemas that we do each day.Also if it wasn't for ADL I don't think I would have realized I'm not alone.Thanks everyone!
21. WHAT GROUP/ORGANIZATION DO YOU THINK HAS DONE THE MOST FOR THE COMMUNITY
Not sure.I know it is hard to find anything up here for the younger children though
22. DID YOU VACCINATE YOUR CHILD AND DO YOU CONTINUE TO DO SO?
I never knew about the shots and both of my kids were vaccinated up to date.
23. DOES YOUR FAMILY ACCEPT YOUR CHILD HAVING AUTISM?
No they never will.
24. WHAT LESSON HAVE YOU LEARNED AFTER ALL OF THIS?
That even though we go through some rough spots with the schools and our children,seeing them grow is the best feeling of all.
25. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME WOULD YOU WISH THEY DIDN'T HAVE AUTISM
No!My boys no matter how they were born are my boys.I love them for who they are.They have autism,they are still special in my heart no matter what.
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Reply #3 02/01/09 9:07pm
1. WHERE DO YOU CURRENTLY LIVE?
Northern Ireland
2. WHAT IS YOUR CHILD'S NAME, AGE AND DX?
Alister 11 autism, George 12 possible aspergers(not diagnosed going through assessment)
3. WAS YOUR CHILD PROPERLY DIAGNOSED?
Eventually after an 23 month wait
4. WHAT DID YOU THINK WHEN YOU FIRST LEARNED YOUR CHILD HAD AUTISM?
I thought did i do something wrong.
5. WHAT IS THE HARDEST THING ABOUT HAVING A CHILD WITH ASD?
fear for the future, not being able to make the world fit him, routine!
6. WHAT IS THE BEST THING?
seeing the world through my child's eyes and learning that most things can be black and white if we allow them to be
7. HAVE YOU TRIED THE DIET AND DID IT WORK?
No i am lucky if my child eats at all
8. WHAT ABOUT OTHER BIOMED TREATMENTS- HBOT, CHELATION, ETC.?
sorry you have lost me haven't heard of this
9. WHAT METHOD OF ABA/Behavior Therapy DO YOU LIKE BEST?
ABA was brilliant
10. IF YOU COULD MAKE EVERY PARENT TRY ONE THING- WHAT WOULD IT BE?
visual aids make them , buy them, draw them visual visual visual
11. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE RATE OF AUTISM REALLY IS?
more that any one knows i just know what i have in my home
12. HOW MANY KIDS WITH AUTISM LIVE ON YOUR BLOCK?
in my street 6
13. HAVE YOU EVER MET A RECOVERED CHILD?
autism is a life long disability there is no cure but we can teach them to live with it and we can learn to live with it and help each other to cope.
14. WHAT KIND OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DOES YOUR CHILD GET?
none a little support from a classroom assistant
15. DO YOU GET SERVICES/TREATMENTS THROUGH YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE?
we have the NHS free to all citizens but services free or private are few. OT is about all we get and maybe a little speech and diet advice if we are lucky.
16. DO YOU THINK THE DIVORCE RATE IS REALLY 80% FOR ASD FAMILIES?
i could well believe that
17. DO YOU HAVE A GOOD POOP STORY?
NO I JUST HAVE TO CLEAN IT
18. WHAT IS THE STUPIDEST THING ANYONE HAS EVER SAID ABOUT YOUR KID?
my sons special needs teacher said she would "normalise" him if it was the last thing she done!
19. WHAT DO YOU SAY WHEN SOMEONE ASKS "WHAT IS AUTISM?"
I explain that autism is a condition that makes the person see the world different to us and they communicate differently and they ain't badly behaved and it is a condition they are born with and will never be cured of .
20. WHO IS YOUR "AUTISM COMMUNITY HERO"?
Every Single Mother and Father brother and sister of a child with autism
21. WHAT GROUP/ORGANIZATION DO YOU THINK HAS DONE THE MOST FOR THE COMMUNITY
i live in a country that has only had autism diagnosis available a few years it used to be the case up until the early 90's you would of had to travel to England for a diagnosis but in my little country the groups that has done the most is Autism NI(PAPA) AND THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY. also praxis.
22. DID YOU VACCINATE YOUR CHILD AND DO YOU CONTINUE TO DO SO?
Yes i did but Alister showed signs of autism before hand so i was happy to go ahead i believe that we try to blame things for our children's conditions but the truth is no one really knows why our kids have autism and to stop them getting their shots is madness they don't need to get ill on top of everything else!!
23. DOES YOUR FAMILY ACCEPT YOUR CHILD HAVING AUTISM?
some do the rest i don't bother with
24. WHAT LESSON HAVE YOU LEARNED AFTER ALL OF THIS?
to take each hr as it comes to make sure you are organised and to make sure your child is loved.
25. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME WOULD YOU WISH THEY DIDN'T HAVE AUTISM?
i think everyone would wish this if they were honest but do you know i love my boys and admire them they have incredible manners and kindness in them which is more than i can say about a lot of "NORMAL" children -
Reply #4 02/02/09 9:52am
1. WHERE DO YOU CURRENTLY LIVE?
FL
2. WHAT IS YOUR CHILD'S NAME, AGE AND DX?
Andrew, 4, Severe Autism.
3. WAS YOUR CHILD PROPERLY DIAGNOSED?
Yes, Pediatric Neurologist & Pediatrician referred me to a Pediatric Psychologist who specialized in Autism Diagnosis.
4. WHAT DID YOU THINK WHEN YOU FIRST LEARNED YOUR CHILD HAD AUTISM?
I came to the realization slowly & strongly suspected before any Doctors mentioned the word. I was surprised that the official diagnosis was severe. My primary thought was OK, now he'll be placed in the proper PreK.
5. WHAT IS THE HARDEST THING ABOUT HAVING A CHILD WITH ASD?
Fear for his future. Will he be bullied? How independent can he be? Who will watch over him when I am too old. (I was 45 when he was born.)
6. WHAT IS THE BEST THING?
Appreciation of the little things that most people take for granted.
7. HAVE YOU TRIED THE DIET AND DID IT WORK?
Haven't tried it.
8. WHAT ABOUT OTHER BIOMED TREATMENTS- HBOT, CHELATION, ETC.?
Melatonin, B6, B12, Omega 3, taurine & probiotics have been good to us. So has avoiding food additives
9. WHAT METHOD OF ABA/Behavior Therapy DO YOU LIKE BEST?
Don't do ABA.
10. IF YOU COULD MAKE EVERY PARENT TRY ONE THING- WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Get the junk out of your child's diet.
11. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE RATE OF AUTISM REALLY IS?
Don't know. Too busy to really look into it.
12. HOW MANY KIDS WITH AUTISM LIVE ON YOUR BLOCK?
None that I know of, one a couple of blocks away.
13. HAVE YOU EVER MET A RECOVERED CHILD?
Recovered, no. Greatly improved, yes.
14. WHAT KIND OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DOES YOUR CHILD GET?
My child attends a special education prek and will probably attend a special education kgt next year.
15. DO YOU GET SERVICES/TREATMENTS THROUGH YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE?
No.
16. DO YOU THINK THE DIVORCE RATE IS REALLY 80% FOR ASD FAMILIES?
Yes, that is the typical divorce rate for families with any special needs child.
17. DO YOU HAVE A GOOD POOP STORY?
Any poop in the toilet is a good poop story.
18. WHAT IS THE STUPIDEST THING ANYONE HAS EVER SAID ABOUT YOUR KID?
That he wasn't really human. Just a different, failed evolutionary track.
19. WHAT DO YOU SAY WHEN SOMEONE ASKS "WHAT IS AUTISM?"
I explain that autism is a neuro-developmental condition affecting language & social development.
20. WHO IS YOUR "AUTISM COMMUNITY HERO"?
All the family & friends who struggle it every day.
21. WHAT GROUP/ORGANIZATION DO YOU THINK HAS DONE THE MOST FOR THE COMMUNITY
Personally, the people I have met on web boards have been the greatest. They have shared personal experiences, informational websites & just been a fellow traveler on the road with autism.
22. DID YOU VACCINATE YOUR CHILD AND DO YOU CONTINUE TO DO SO?
Yes, I did, and he has been one of the lucky few to have had no negative reaction to shots. Of course our Pediatrician has used a more relaxed schedule than some & refuses to give a shot if a child has been ill in the last week.
23. DOES YOUR FAMILY ACCEPT YOUR CHILD HAVING AUTISM?
I believe so.
24. WHAT LESSON HAVE YOU LEARNED AFTER ALL OF THIS?
Language, written, spoken or signed, is the greatest human invention. Never to take communication for granted.
25. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME WOULD YOU WISH THEY DIDN'T HAVE AUTISM?
Yes, I don't believe that the core of my son or his personality is changed by autism. He is who he is & autism is just an unpleasant barrier between him & the rest of the world. -
Reply #5 06/25/09 7:01am
1. WHERE DO YOU CURRENTLY LIVE?
Australia
2. WHAT IS YOUR CHILD'S NAME, AGE AND DX?
Lachie,6, autism
3. WAS YOUR CHILD PROPERLY DIAGNOSED?
Yes, but only after I flew him across country to get a assessment
4. WHAT DID YOU THINK WHEN YOU FIRST LEARNED YOUR CHILD HAD AUTISM?
i got some relief that i finally knew what was wrong with him but was heartbroken not knowing what came next.
5. WHAT IS THE HARDEST THING ABOUT HAVING A CHILD WITH ASD?
its the not knowing what will happen every day, one day will be a good day and the next it can be the bad one. wondering what the future holds and dealing with red tape, people who are quick to judge and often feeling very alone.
6. WHAT IS THE BEST THING?
your life is never boring! though they can be full on having a autistic child teaches you the parent so much about what really matters in this world and not to take anything for granted.
7. HAVE YOU TRIED THE DIET AND DID IT WORK?
No i have not tried the diet as yet as it is hard enough to get him to eat what we do now.
8. WHAT ABOUT OTHER BIOMED TREATMENTS- HBOT, CHELATION, ETC.?
No, though i do like to use natural things we have not tried any biomed treatments
9. WHAT METHOD OF ABA/Behavior Therapy DO YOU LIKE BEST?
at the moment he is getting nothing (the joy of living in a small town)
10. IF YOU COULD MAKE EVERY PARENT TRY ONE THING- WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Be more understanding, it can be easy to judge another parent but unless you know the situation you should not be judgemental.
11. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE RATE OF AUTISM REALLY IS?
i believe that support and help for families that are already living with autism is more important than numbers i also believe that helping parents who need help in getting a diagnosis done is more needed right now
12. HOW MANY KIDS WITH AUTISM LIVE ON YOUR BLOCK?
there is a boy across the road from us that has aspergers other than that i don't know.
13. HAVE YOU EVER MET A RECOVERED CHILD?
No, i believe that while treatment options improve the lives of people with autism, i do not believe it is something that needs to be cured it is a disability not a disease.
14. WHAT KIND OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DOES YOUR CHILD GET?
My son goes to a special school for his certain needs and then goes to a mainstream primary school for an hour a day to help with other learning areas
15. DO YOU GET SERVICES/TREATMENTS THROUGH YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE?
Yes, but we are unable to use them as where we live we do not have access to a lot of the services
16. DO YOU THINK THE DIVORCE RATE IS REALLY 80% FOR ASD FAMILIES?
Yes, i can understand why its so high with the stress and everything that comes with raising an asd child
17. DO YOU HAVE A GOOD POOP STORY?
ewww no
18. WHAT IS THE STUPIDEST THING ANYONE HAS EVER SAID ABOUT YOUR KID?
your mother can't take you anywhere, someone actually said that to my son when he was having a meltdown. another one was has he settled down yet?
19. WHAT DO YOU SAY WHEN SOMEONE ASKS "WHAT IS AUTISM?
I explain that it is a disability that affects him and that while he looks normal he has trouble understanding things that we do and that is why he acts the way he does.
20. WHO IS YOUR "AUTISM COMMUNITY HERO"?
i think i would have to say all the families that love and support autistic indiviaduals, they are the unsung heroes that without them the world would be a sad and unloving place
21. WHAT GROUP/ORGANIZATION DO YOU THINK HAS DONE THE MOST FOR THE COMMUNITY
I think there are many groups/organizations that try and do the best they can for children and their families.
22. DID YOU VACCINATE YOUR CHILD AND DO YOU CONTINUE TO DO SO?
Yes I did and any more he needs he will get, also if i have any more children they will be vaccinated.
23. DOES YOUR FAMILY ACCEPT YOUR CHILD HAVING AUTISM?
I have been blessed with a loving and supportive family who are there for the both of us
24. WHAT LESSON HAVE YOU LEARNED AFTER ALL OF THIS?
no matter how hard your life gets there will always be someone that is doin git tougher, so see the joy in the small things and never take anything for granted.
25. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME WOULD YOU WISH THEY DIDN'T HAVE AUTISM?
it would be nice, but i believe the autism is part of him and who he is as a person. I love him for him and though life would be easier without the autism he wouldn't be him.
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