I really never checked into PDD because I always THOUGHT he was Aspergers... but it looks like it fits. The neurologist said that the mental health therapist and I were the closest on his diagnosis than all the other professionals... but he still has all the other diagnoses as well. He told me to go to the autism speaks website to learn more about it and read their 100 days publication as a start.... so all these years I knew he was on the spectrum... and I thought I would be ok with them confirming it... but it's like a double edged sword! I'm having a hard time now that I know I was right... I guess I secretly hoped they would say it was something else and it he could be fixed. For his sake more than mine... But now I know what kind of help to start getting which was my entire purpose for trying to get a diagnosis.
I tried to talk to him about it a little, figured he should know what it's called. He said Mom, I already know I was Autistic and that was the end of it! So it's not a big deal for him
I guess I just need to stop being such a big baby! Things could certainly be worse... he's a wonderful little boy and there are so many others with worse issues.
Thanks for listening to my rant! Since Mom passed away... I really don't have anyone to discuss this stuff with.
Laurie 1|1|I'm glad that they found the correct diagnosis, but can understand how you feel...more inside...|RebekkaVA|queen_vulture@msn.com|19:14:40|09/04/2012|
I know it's a relief to find out the proper diagnosis, but at the same time, it's hard to accept, because you were hoping for a different one. I've gone through alot with my oldest boy, they told me he had a terminal disease and all these other things, the changed it to chronic, but it was like a rollercoaster. Never apologize for wanting to talk or vent girlie, you're not a big baby, you love your son and it's okay to be upset...Hugs, Rebekka
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2|1|That's not an easy diagnosis either. It's just knowing that is a comfort tho. |glennie58|glenn_scott@alumni.ksg.harvard.edu|20:44:20|09/04/2012|
One day you will look back and you will laugh, omw the stories we could all tell! 3|2|sounds a lot like autism.|angNC|memawang@nc.rr.com|00:14:22|09/06/2012|
Hang in there fellow mom. 5|3|my understanding is it's a spectrum disorder...|jdlaurie|savethosepennies@aol.com|18:08:27|09/06/2012|
the doctor described it as a gray area at the end of the spectrum kinda before aspergers and after aspergers. On a good day Steven is not on the spectrum and on a bad day, he likely is in the spectrum. I always thought Aspergers, so this make sense.
Laurie 4|1|Glad you can finally start gettting him the help, he needs. |dlpavitt|dlpavitt@att.net|05:16:43|09/06/2012|
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