Following a time-consuming process of referrals, numerous assessments and what seemed like continuous letter-writing involving a variety of medical and educational practitioners, my youngest son was diagnosed with "classic autism" in April 2012. He is currently described as "non-verbal".
In August 2012, my eldest child was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a high-functioning form of the autistic spectrum condition.
In October 2013, it was suggested that my middle son could also "be somewhere on the spectrum".
This is my personal record of our journey as an "autism family" and members of a fast-growing, wider community.
In August 2012, my eldest child was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a high-functioning form of the autistic spectrum condition.
In October 2013, it was suggested that my middle son could also "be somewhere on the spectrum".
This is my personal record of our journey as an "autism family" and members of a fast-growing, wider community.
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And so this blog begins; it is January 1st; Positivity and steadfast resolution. New beginnings and blank pages waiting to be defaced ... with permanent marker and lipstick, if past experiences are anything to go by! :)
Welcome 2014 and welcome to my world: The bedlam of attempting to be a full-time teacher, wife and "Autism Mum"; a perpetual worrier, a frequent warrior and, with HUGE thanks to my parents without whose unending support I would never be able to be,
... a Constant Juggler.
And so this blog begins; it is January 1st; Positivity and steadfast resolution. New beginnings and blank pages waiting to be defaced ... with permanent marker and lipstick, if past experiences are anything to go by! :)
Welcome 2014 and welcome to my world: The bedlam of attempting to be a full-time teacher, wife and "Autism Mum"; a perpetual worrier, a frequent warrior and, with HUGE thanks to my parents without whose unending support I would never be able to be,
... a Constant Juggler.