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I Have a Child With Autism

My Son

By: jaynjacquismom
Written on August 31st, 2007
My son is 7 and was diagnosed by the age of 2.  I am learning all i can learn, and feel like i am more educated then his school & his therapists... This is the hardest thing i have done in my life. He is currently receiving T.S.S. and B.S.C. services. I am in the process of his school screening him for gifted classes. Over the past year, I have learned that my son is brilliant beyond expectation. I believe his is genius level.  His school i holding him back, and i don't know where to send him, or what to do to help him thrive.  He is atleast 2 years above his grade level, and has a 118 I.Q.  My life is crazy, my parents down play the fact that he has autism, and try to blame me, you don't do this or that and that's y he is like that.  I am tired of no one understanding what i go through and turn to you and this group for some type of understanding.  
By: jaynjacquismom
Age: 21-25 , Female
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  • boedacia
    boedacia

    Well I am and adult who is Autistic. and I feel so much for all of you and your children. My childhood was a long time ago but I am still very kidish. I alway stress the building of future networks ie, ballet, a ready made social group where ever when ever, and following the obsessions, the brilliant part of our brains are the gift wrapped in alot of junky stuff. It is hard when family is in denial. My main pain in the hinney is that my husband, understandibly or not so much on some days, does not really get that 'sorry, i just am this way'. He cuts slack to other peoples disabilities but not mine. He has been around a lot of visually impaired people, and is even an orientation and mobility certification, Our middle daughter has the spectrum and is legally blind. And he knows that she really is 'different' and is quick to defend her 'Twinkie Weird' actions. By Twinkie Wierd I mean sweet soft creamy center with some odd spongey stuff on the outside. Some where here is the antidote of when she convinced her sister that hugs and lap sitting were not to be done any more!



    The story of my life is 'you didn't have to say that!'

    And I have a really bad hole in my "Important Remember This Alert System,,,, Not everyone is my friend!!! I am glad these groups were combined to make it easier for us to keep up with each other!!

    Feb 26, 2008
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  • hammy
    hammy

    I just read your story but do not know where you live, have you tried your local education authority who might be able to point you in the right direction? i know it may sound daft but the first port of call sometimes is the best one! Good luck and I hope you get the help you need.

    Sep 10, 2007
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