Pre-diagnosis a few year's ago we needed to make a decision. Do we go on waiting lists, accept the initial diagnosis and carry on, or do we go "private"
We learnt some hard life lessons these past seven days. Brushing my teeth feels gross but if I don't I lose them. Misjudge somersaults in the pool messes with your head (literally). Friends don't stay friends forever when your ten... Continue Reading →
Daddy wants to write you a letter and say thank you. Thank you for asking questions Thank you for adapting and embracing your autism diagnosis Thank you for being proud of who you are Thank you for teaching me to... Continue Reading →
Truthfully we have fun, our philosophy is to remember the highs and try and forget the lows. This choice makes every time we go outside a memorable day in a fantastically good way.
What a whirlwind of a month.... We have started yet another therapy journey for Jenna, and its been a fantastic eye opener for us all. The next chapter has unlocked some permission for our princess, and we have seen an... Continue Reading →
Next became a bigger problem... the constant in Jenna's life the past 6 years has been a school. School, for the most part, has been predictable, structured and problem free. In what seemed overnight we went from going to school daily, to non-attendance
I was having trouble sleeping last night (the joys of a 10 years with sleeping difficulties) so I thought I'd write a few thoughts of my own on parenting, mostly just for a laugh. My faith is the center of all decisions I make.... Continue Reading →
I am starting to believe that we may never truly adjust to this diagnosis. However, we now have a far better understanding of Jenna, the fluid nature of ADS. We have learned that autism is an ever changing lifelong diagnosis and sometimes a challenge for us all.
To say "Its been a tough holiday period for the princess" would be an understatement.The normality of school, bedtime, packed lunches and her gymnastic lessons create a rhythmic stability for her
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