This is my first time to this message board, I really am trying to figure out more of autism(PDD) It gets rather confusing. My son was diagnosed when he was 4 and he will be 9 in a couple of days, He has come along way, They say that he is slightly autistic now, and the original diagnoses was severe. My question is how can that be. I am trying to get him into the psych that diagnosed him to answer these questions. But, He retired so I am trying to find a new one. (The school he attends says slight now in his IEP)
Welcome to the board!
I'm so glad to hear that your son, Jared, is doing so well, especially since he was primarily dx with being more severe.
I think it goes to show that no one can really predict what the future holds for our children and to never give up hope. I totally understand about you and your dh working so much its hard to stay on top of things with school especially when he's doing so well, but I think there are lots you can do when you are around and I would talk w/ his teacher and his therapist and try to incorporate what is happening at school, schedules etc...at home. I'm sure you probably are doing lots of this already.
I feel like I'm hitting a brick wall myself somedays...I work p/t my dh more than ft LOL...and my 4 1/2 yr old, Nicholas, was dx pdd/nos at 29 mth...is in school fte and doing pretty well, we have our days though...but who doesn't right?
I think many kids on the spectrum are lovable, all actually in there own way, some are more social and some are more lovable or like to be held more than others but all have the ability to love and be loved...Its nice when they like to hugged and kissed and cuddled...my guy does and it makes my heart soar.
I would talk to his Neurologist about the extended program, why isn't he eligable? Maybe you can have them write that they feel he needs it...it definitely can't hurt.
Nicholas loves tv too, but I "try" to monitor it, he's a pro at turning every tv vcr and dvd on off and everything inbetween so its hard to curtail it, and I know what you're going through! LOL... but every nice day we have I get him out of the house, he loves the park so we go there and he burns off steam and it really helps him focus too. But if he gets board, try to find what he likes, like my guy love to play w/ water, but if I dont' want him to get wet, I break out the squirt guns and we have a little battle, he thinks its hillarious, or maybe he might like bike riding...keep trying different activities, you'll find one he loves just as much if not more than the beloved tv...I wish you luck and wish I could be more helpful, I'm sure you'll get lots more good advice soon!
Glad to meet you!
Ali