This morning, the ABA Therapists met to discuss William's progress. We discussed his ability to recite the months of the year, seasons, write his name, complete puzzles, and other academic work. However, he still struggles when it comes to responding to his name, riding a bike, staying safe in a parking lot, asking for what he needs...these seemingly basic skills many 2 year-olds accomplish. Still, we remain hopeful that his academic skills excel, as he learns how to socially "fit in". He has mastered potty training over past few weeks, so anything is possible!!
The most exciting news came from William's DAN! doctor on Tuesday. The bacterial infection in his intestines, called Cdiff, has completely healed after 10 months of great quantities of probiotics, excellent dietary changes, additional nutritional supplements, and extreme tenacity. William is getting so healthy, that his hair is now growing in quite thick and his eczema is completely gone.
I am truly amazed at what can be accomplished when we stopped spending all of our energies focused on the "worry" toward symptoms. When our energy and prayers began focusing on William, from his perspective of internal health, sensory interpretation, and mental connections, we were able to truly start helping him.
I'm convinced life is much more palatable for all of us when we walk a day in someone else's shoes. That's hard to do, especially when that person is autistic and has a COMPLETELY different perspective...but I am learning quite a lot from this little guy, who enjoys life on a whole different level! I'm trying, anyway:-)
Chronicles of raising a boy with Autism.
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I am awed by your account of your superhuman endeavors and accomplishments in trying to provide William with the best life possible - it actually leaves me quite speechless. Any parent knows that you can dig down a little deeper in times of crisis and exhaustion to find that extra energy and positive thinking you need to get through this phase, but when this phase stretches into months and years, it seems near impossible to keep on coming up with the physical and mental resources required. I am looking forward to reading more about William, but this much I can say about you in all of this: William is very "lucky" (for lack of a better word) to have two such amazing, committed, and deeply loving parents as you guys. I take all of my hats off for you!
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