Guest guest Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 <<I know that I am very sad because I've tried to slay dragons for both their hearts sake & I feel that I failed in some way. Which I know is ridiculous but that is how I feel right now.>> Hi, Everyone....Kris....I sure hope you woke up in a better mood. I never realized the emotional load you were carrying concerning DJ. Gareth's autism was so obvious back when he was 4-5 y/o that even his regular pediatricians told me he was autistic. It took * ME * 5-6 yrs after the first dx to truly be able to look someone in the eye and say....my kid is also autistic. I had nooooooooo desire to go down 'that' road because all I knew about autism was from Rainman....and that wasn't a life that Gareth would have, as far as I was concerned. That was 15 yrs ago.......after he went on the Risperdal/SSRI drugs at age 10, our world turned around completely. I hope that no one gives up hope on their kids. There is a special key out there that will unlock their lives.....you just have to search behind so many different doors to find it. Things are so much different/better today with all the tx's available for autistic kids....OT, sensory, more speech, sign, augm. devises, etc. Phyllis....welcome to the group. My son use to do the therapeutic horse back riding but ended up having hip surgery for dysplasia, so that is no longer an option. He loved his horse, Bob!!! Take care, Everyone. Margaret **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://\ www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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