I have been researching high functioning autism. He is more than likely average to above average intelligence. He is extremely affectionate and normally very friendly which is unusual in autistic individuals (part of why he took so long to diagnose). We are looking into music therapy since he has always responded well to music.
I am going to have myself tested to see if I am a carrier of Fragile X Syndrome. We are not planning to have more children but I would like to know for Vivian future knowledge and for my younger sister (who might decide she wants to have another child eventually, she has one right now).
My daycare provider is great about it. She wrote a 100 page paper in college on autism and has worked with special needs children in the past. One of her own children had special needs as well, so we feel he is in good hands with her.
For preschool he attends the program through our public school system. He adores his teacher and is very happy there. He has an IEP (individual education plan) and has made progress. He is currently in a half day program there and will be attending a full day program instead of kindergarten next year. He will attend kindergarten in 2010.
I still cannot get over how incredibly fortunate I am to be his mother. I know that might sound odd with the road ahead, but I look forward it. There will be challenges, setbacks, frustration, and tears but those can be expected in any parenting journey. There is still the joy of watching him grow into the man he will become and of watching him discover his talents.
Amy
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