Ok, here's the thing. We are still on this rollercoaster of all things autism. Some days I think I've got it, and other days are like a million WTF moments rolled up into one big ball of frustration, AND sometimes tears. I am not gonna lie.
We are striving. But I will tell you friends that this is the part where I insert the century old addage..."it takes a village to raise a child." Yes! It does. It really does.
Note: I am completely open to talking about our autism journey, yet, I am not completely open to talking about our journey. Sometimes in the heat of the moment we share information or trifles of life that are inappropriate. In my opinion, this does not serve any real purpose, other than to supposedly speak our truth disregarding those who are in our circle, and considering how they will be affected in the present or in the future.
I find the lines are so blurred, and so much personal information can be shared, that after reflection may lead to wanting to unshare said information. And we all know what happens when we share online.
Anyways, I digress, living autism is tough. We are currently working with an aide, a Psychologist, and our Paediatrician. There have been other members of the team, but due to COVID, we are making changes, and shifting our focus as needed. So yes, the village is very much needed, and appreciated. Autism is a family affair. The best way to put it is that our whole family has autism, and we are kinda, sorta learning how to navigate the sticky, the murky, and sometimes, the downright ugly mess of it.
BUT, bar none, my kid is hella smart. He is equally sensitive and irritating, kind and selfish, loud, and silently reflective. This is not poetry, this is our life, and it's pretty much the engine that keeps us questioning, reflecting, and trying just a little harder each day.
Below, you will find some useful resources that we use at home. Items that Rainman uses daily are his noise cancelling headphones, his rebounder, lava lamp, and various timers to complete tasks.
There are several books that I am reading and have read over the past 3 or 4 years (added below). I try not to ONLY read about Autism. Instead, I study my child and connect with professionals when needed, because I have learned the biggest lesson of all:
“If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.”
Autism ♡
Autism Resources (Books that I am reading/have read)
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