Puzzled

I started this blog because I really want to share our experiences in the chance that it may help someone else out there who needs some support. I have given my number to many people who have young children with autism and I wonder what keeps than from calling, even just to vent. So, I thought I would let you all know that I check the blog numerous times a day in case someone has a question or concern. I am aware that all of our children are different and have many different issues, but even if I don't have an answer, someone reading might and I would try to find some information on whatever topic discussed. Parents, there are so many people out there to help or even just talk to. Please talk to someone because this is too hard to do alone. Get advice from people you trust and books or anything that my help you process what is going on; some of the things you read or hear will apply and some won't. Remember that no one wrote a book on your child, take from the information what applies to your child and skip the rest you have enough to worry about. I had to come to that realization in a time of real frustration with a stage Keith was going through while my husband was deployed after 9/11. After this, I was able to get back on track with our son and take different things from different sources of information that I could use or understand with Keith. I try to stress that the more you work with your child on even the smallest of things they can do independently the less stress for every one. I know some may say it is easy for me to say because my son is an adult, well getting him were he is today too a lot of work, tears, patience (which I am not known for). The goal in raising children is to raise a good, independent person, try to keep in mind that they will grow up one day and they need to learn all they are capable of learning because we will not always be there for them. Set them up for success as much as you can, these children deserve that from us and all things offered to them. Demand what they need and don't settle. If you don't feel heard, keep having meetings until you get to someone who makes the changes needed. The idea is the school and family work together for the child to be the best version of themselves they can be, so parents do your part and make the schools do theirs.Please feel free to ask questions or leave comments for me!! You can add me on Facebook or Email me at any time!! Your feedback is greatly appreciated!! Also, if you know of any autism awareness event or want to share your story, please do so!! Thank you to everyone for reading and sharing!!  ~A Proud Mom~