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    sugarcookie12202005

    Female, 24
    PA, USA
    Member since June 13

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      I am a 23 year old mom of 2 and one on the way. My three year old son has autism he is amazing. not saying it isnt a challenge but i wouldnt change it for the world! my 16 month old has neurofibramitosis (nf) von recklinghausen disease, and i have hydrocephalus. we all face a new obsticle everyday but we take it one day at a time and rely on god to get us through even the roughest of times. we were put together for a reason!

      I am a 23 year old mom of 2 and one on the way. My three year old son has autism he is amazing. not saying it isnt a challenge but i wouldnt change it for the world! my 16 month old has neurofibramitosis (nf) von recklinghausen disease, and i have hydrocephalus. we all face a new obsticle everyday but we take it one day at a time and rely on god to get us through even the roughest of times. we were put together for a reason!

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    • 6-14-09

      Mood June 14, 2009 9:21am

      yesterday was a rough day! skyler had a 3 1/2 hr meltdown. I tried everything to calm him down. I tried a bath, a walk, a deep tissue massage, a …

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    • Close Autism / Autism Spectrum

      my 3 year old son was diagnosed with autism. he has taught me so much about life myself and this disorder. I love him more than life and thank god everyday for him!

      Treatments

      ABA Working / Worked
      we are still working with a behavior specialist. and i see improvement everyday
      Early Intervention Working / Worked
      he now uses some sign language to communicate
      Independent Living Skills Working / Worked
      he is really working with this at school and we also work on it in the bath he is now washing his own hair
      Occupational Therapy Working / Worked
      skyler can now climb up ladders and can feed himself with some guildence
      Patience Working / Worked
      i have to have patience to deal with some of his behaviors such as eating his poop and banging his head and his meltdowns
      Pets Working / Worked
      he loves dogs
      Picture / Word Schedules Too Soon to Tell
      we just implamented a schedual last week i am hoping this will help with self feeding and potty training
      Play Therapy Working / Worked
      we play freely for 2 hrs everyday he loves this time with me and his sister
      Sign Language Working / Worked
      he still struggles with this but we have been successful with the sign for more drink and eat
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