update on Zavier

ZandersMama wrote: so the specialist seems to think he is autistic, but highly functioning. i'm not really sure what it means yet, but we will be going to another one soon for a diagnosis. not great news but could be worse

moped replied:

MoonMama replied:

Nina J replied:

Thanks for updating. It isn't the best news, but like you said it could be worse. We're all here for you while you learn about this

gr33n3y3z replied: Want to know something everything will work out just fine

lovemy2 replied:

Keep pushing for specifics so you know exactly what that means - the austism spectrum is HUGE.....

stella6979 replied:
I agree and I'm here if you need to talk Lisa.

youngmomofone replied:

MommyToAshley replied:
I agree, the more specific they are the more you will be able to pinpoint what you can do to help. It sounds to me that if he does have autism that it is very mild. I know a few kids that have that label, but I would not know if the parent hadn't told me.

lisar replied:

boyohboyohboy replied:
you are in my thoughts and prayers..
I also tend to think that depending on the case worker that sometimes those tests are very one sided..and kids change so much as they grow..
the need to lable kids now is so big too.
so dont be discouraged.. just use that power you have always found in yourself to keep on going and get informed on how to make this work for you...

it doesnt have to be a bad thing...

3xsthefun replied:

Calimama replied: It's not as scary as it's probably sounding to you right now. My nephew has aspergers so if you have any questions PM me.

ZandersMama replied:
Thank you everyone, and thats how i keep trying to look at it. He's still my boy no matter what and thats all that matters. And hes here, which is a huge accomplishment in itself.

jem0622 replied: Lots of HUGS. My nephew was diagnosed high functioning autistic. His biggest issue is motor skills. Especially gross motor. He is in high school now, and uses a special tool to help him complete assignments. They plug it into a printer and print all of his work. I think it is the Alpha Smart. Anyway, it has been a tremendous help to him and he has so much more confidence!

HUGS

HuskerMom replied: