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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/18/muddling-our-way-through-autism-spectrum-disorders-or-whats-going-on-with-my-child/#comment-10610 Jennifer Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:46:37 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3363#comment-10610 Your daughter sounds like my 5 year old son - a sensory seeker to the max. If you haven't read Sensational Kids by Lucy Jane Miller, I highly recommend it. Your daughter sounds like my 5 year old son – a sensory seeker to the max. If you haven’t read Sensational Kids by Lucy Jane Miller, I highly recommend it.

]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/18/muddling-our-way-through-autism-spectrum-disorders-or-whats-going-on-with-my-child/#comment-10614 Stephanie Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:49:35 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3363#comment-10614 Jamie, I am going thru much of the same thoughts regarding my beautiful three year old son. He has yet to have an official diagnosis but has received birth to three services. We have recently been told by his new preschool that they think he should have extended day which is only for those on the spectrum or have a pending diagnosis. I knew that this was likely but secretly hoped that he would "catch up" with his peers. Yet a recent trip to a neurologist whom is a specialist with people on the spectrum "unofficially" believed that my son was not on the spectrum but had a speech delay with anxiety issues. My son currently gets all the services he would be getting with a diagnosis so we have not felt it necessary. I have been struggling with acceptance but irrationally feel that I am somehow protecting my son by not getting the diagnosis. I wish you well thru this process and thank you for the post as it is the first time that I have made this public - little steps. Jamie,
I am going thru much of the same thoughts regarding my beautiful three year old son. He has yet to have an official diagnosis but has received birth to three services. We have recently been told by his new preschool that they think he should have extended day which is only for those on the spectrum or have a pending diagnosis. I knew that this was likely but secretly hoped that he would “catch up” with his peers. Yet a recent trip to a neurologist whom is a specialist with people on the spectrum “unofficially” believed that my son was not on the spectrum but had a speech delay with anxiety issues. My son currently gets all the services he would be getting with a diagnosis so we have not felt it necessary. I have been struggling with acceptance but irrationally feel that I am somehow protecting my son by not getting the diagnosis. I wish you well thru this process and thank you for the post as it is the first time that I have made this public – little steps.

]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/18/muddling-our-way-through-autism-spectrum-disorders-or-whats-going-on-with-my-child/#comment-10613 Jennifer Lance Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:15:59 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3363#comment-10613 Jamie, I needed this post! My son has an expressive language delay with no signs of autism, mental retardation,etc. He's a smart,sweet little boy, just a natural late talker. I love him dearly. We have avoided labels and avoided school offered "specialists" with no expertise other than a great SLP. We are about to embark on a very expensive journey this summer to Nashville to take him to an expert in the field. I try to enjoy my son for who he is, a remarkable little boy who has endured so much in his short life (open heart surgery at 4 mos.). It sounds like you are in a good place, and I really appreciate you sharing. Please keep us posted on your darling little girl. Jamie, I needed this post! My son has an expressive language delay with no signs of autism, mental retardation,etc. He’s a smart,sweet little boy, just a natural late talker. I love him dearly. We have avoided labels and avoided school offered “specialists” with no expertise other than a great SLP. We are about to embark on a very expensive journey this summer to Nashville to take him to an expert in the field. I try to enjoy my son for who he is, a remarkable little boy who has endured so much in his short life (open heart surgery at 4 mos.). It sounds like you are in a good place, and I really appreciate you sharing. Please keep us posted on your darling little girl.

]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/18/muddling-our-way-through-autism-spectrum-disorders-or-whats-going-on-with-my-child/#comment-10612 Cate Nelson Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:51:19 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3363#comment-10612 Jamie, thank you for sharing your thoughts on something that is private to many families. Very well written. Your daughter is a blessing in her differences. Good for you for your bravery and acceptance! Jamie, thank you for sharing your thoughts on something that is private to many families. Very well written.
Your daughter is a blessing in her differences. Good for you for your bravery and acceptance!

]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/18/muddling-our-way-through-autism-spectrum-disorders-or-whats-going-on-with-my-child/#comment-10611 Les Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:35:32 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3363#comment-10611 I wonder if her dad is an older man? I wonder if her dad is an older man?

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