Recently, we have added two new members to our house. The interesting part of this is that I have had a chance to really observe P. At a previous visit, I thought that P was having some issues. Now, I am certain that this is true.
As I watch P, I notice some eerie similarities to Taylar. So much of what he does is just like she was at that age. The constant repetition, the unusual quirks, etc. In addition, I am noticing major sensory issues and complete meltdowns on a regular basis that are much larger than the “average” child his age. I hate to say autism, but I am afraid that it is true.
This whole experience has effected me in a profound way. It has brought me back to my time with Taylar and her intial diagnosis stage. Was it a shock? No. Did I have a suspicion that SOMETHING was going on? Absolutely. Did any of that make the OFFICIAL diagnosis any easier? Heck no! My heart just goes out to A. P is her only child and to be facing a possible diagnosis must be KILLING her. I try to be sympathetic and helpful, but I have come to realize that she will just need to accept things in HER time. It will not happen any sooner with encouragement or comments from others. It is a face to face reality that she must face when SHE is ready.
Till then, I will be there to listen and lend an ear or shoulder. That is all I can do…
