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Maybe it's because i'm all hormonal.... but i deffinatly wasn't prepared to get Zach's details of his evaluation in the mail today.  He scored a 42 on the CARS scale which puts him in the severly autistic category.  i don't know why i am crying ... i knew Zach was DX classic autism... *sighs* i guess just seeing it officially stated that He is severe makes it more true or something??? 

Anyways... some good news on the front.... Zach has show some interest in potty training.... He's been bringing me the seat thing that goes on the toilet and wanting to sit on it... *laughs* he doesn't go to the bathroom, but i don't care He's wanting to sit there and i can tell He's trying to go cause he's contracting his tummy.... i think what is happening is He goes in his diaper and then comes and gets me.... not sure yet cause He's not doing it consistantly.... but still this is HUGE.  

Thanks for listening.... i think baby hormones are just kicking in.

Hey Sarah,

How's it going ? I know exactly how you feel about the DX,  i knew exactly what we were dealing with but to hear it from someone else and to SEE it in writing was a complete kick in the mouth, it's ok and a "normal " reaction. in time, you'll work thru it  and realize he's is and always will be Zach.  Now, as for the potty thing, WOO HOO !!! showing an interest is a HUGE STEP !!!!!   have a good time around it, make up silly songs, keep his interest in it , in time things will all fall in line !

Sarah,

Sorry that you got the report during this post partum time. It is hard when we get the report and see it written down on paper.  Kinda makes it all so real.  But hey........that IS A HUGE STEP with the potty thing!!!!  That is a great accomplishment!!  Take care,

Karrie

Hang in there, sweetie! i'm a Spec Ed teacher and knew that Benjamin was on the spectrum. yeah, the confirmation, and in writing, is enough to knock the wind out of your sails. Then Dear God gave you something to cheer about. YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!! That has to be encouraging. Hag on to it. Janet

I can understand what you mean. I knew TJ was on the spectrum but when I got the moderate to severe diagnosis I thought I was kick in the teeth. I have just about come to turms with it. After all not only did the psychologist from the early intervention services but so did the school when he was evaluated for preschool. As for the potty training thing, at least he knows to sit on the seat, TJ likes to wear his like a hat!!!! Never a dull moment with him around.

Hang in there.

 

Kathy

 

 

Sarah,

Don't worry about the severe. Zach was just diagnosed. Once you start the intensive therapies- you'll be amazed at how much progress he makes. The severe can easily change to moderate, mild, then PDD-NOS over the years.  There will always be challenges but you will enjoy and celebrate every accomplishment. DS has come such a long way since he was diagnosed 10 months ago.

When we got the diagnosis- I knew it was coming but I was still devastated. There's always that small part of you that's holding out with hope that it's all just a dream and your child doesn't really have ASD.

How old is Zach? What age do they usually do CARS? I asked DS' psych about it and he told me there was no good test for DS at age 2. We did the ADOS at 18 months. Just curious.

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