Another Update

So I have posted this post and this post about what has been going on around here recently, and now we have even more information, so I thought I would update y'all.

Presley was officially diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder this last week. I was pretty sure it was coming, but it has felt like a big blow and really threw me last week. Hence the lack of posts.

I think with our "undiagnosed" diagnosis I felt like we might be able to get out of ASD, or maybe I was just crazy and I would wake up one morning and everything would be "normal," or something. But, it is official now, and I am trying to figure out what that means for me, my family, my work, and everything else. For Presley I don't feel like it changes much: the behaviors are still there and we are dealing with each one like we were before having an official diagnosis. For me, I feel like it changes how I feel about the whole situation.

Thanks for visiting me and sharing in my life story.

Comments

[Julie]

Sending big hugs your way! Parenting is such a roulette wheel every single day, isn't it? And with a high needs child, even more so. You are doing so amazingly well and have so obviously been trying your best to get the support you and Presley need to help your family.

[LoriAngela]

Thanks for sharing. I am certain there are others who feel alone without this. We have a batch of babies coming and one monster leads to an epidemic. You are thought of fondly at our knitting group.

[Meg]

Thank you for sharing your story. Your patterns bring so much joy in the knitting and giving and receiving of finished toys. Very best wishes to you and your family.

[Miriam]

Presley is a beautiful boy. He is so fortunate to have you as his mom. I know that it is very challenging to parent a special needs child but I can see that you are determined to what is best for P and the rest of your family. Hugs as you all make this journey.