I'm so glad we have a coordinator for the day of. I will be so happy to just relax!
I think your feelings are totally natural and to be expected. I feel the same way sometimes and I have no reason or right to. I really hope his evaluation helps make some headway for him. *hugs*
I have done several research papers about autism for grad school. There is nothing that you have done wrong or could be doing differently. Most researchers now believe that autism is genetically based. I have worked with 5 children with autism in the last four years, and I have seen some amazing progress from some. I had one child who didn't speak a word until he was 3 years old, and by the time he left he could tell you about his weekend, and speak in whole sentences. Now at almost seven, he carries on full conversations with people. Remind me how old he is again, but everything I've read says the sooner you get a diagnosis and start therapy, the better. Autism and other disorders on the spectrum is something that you need to catch and begin to manage as early as possible for the best results. I'll look back at my papers and see if I can find some of the information I used and give you the links.
Here's a website with a TON of information about autism - screening, identifying symptoms, etc. Are you on a waiting list for a developmental pediatrician? Around here, to get services in a school setting that are specific to autism, you have to have a diagnosis from a dev. pediatrician, and the wait list is usually 6-12 months. If Elijah does have autism, you can get free services, whether home based or in a school setting.
I can understand your frustrations in many ways. Stewie still doesn't talk much. He has maybe 20 words in his vocabulary, but some come and go over time. It's really hard to not compare him to other kids his age (or in our due date group).
I'm sure you're doing all you can for him, even if it feels like it's not enough. You're seeking out people to help you, which takes a lot of effort, and they're doing something for him, you know?
Good luck with the Metformin. I think I'll probably go back on it after I have this kiddo. The side effects are no fun, but hopefully the benefits will outweigh the problems and it will really help you with your goals.
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I think your feelings are totally natural and to be expected. I feel the same way sometimes and I have no reason or right to. I really hope his evaluation helps make some headway for him. *hugs*
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Oh and I'm 100% confident that you're NOT doing anything wrong, for what it's worth.
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Here's a website with a TON of information about autism - screening, identifying symptoms, etc. Are you on a waiting list for a developmental pediatrician? Around here, to get services in a school setting that are specific to autism, you have to have a diagnosis from a dev. pediatrician, and the wait list is usually 6-12 months. If Elijah does have autism, you can get free services, whether home based or in a school setting.
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I'm sure you're doing all you can for him, even if it feels like it's not enough. You're seeking out people to help you, which takes a lot of effort, and they're doing something for him, you know?
Good luck with the Metformin. I think I'll probably go back on it after I have this kiddo. The side effects are no fun, but hopefully the benefits will outweigh the problems and it will really help you with your goals.
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