In my experience, most autistic kids have some form of intellectual super-power, an area of exceptional ability or excellence that sets them far above their peers, and which, if properly nourished and encouraged, will lead to a happy and satisfying life. Take advantage of the resources offered by your local early-childhood intervention program, usually administered by your local school district. They have an amazingly effective toolbox for helping your child in those areas where they may need a little extra help in fitting in with their peers.
I am mom to 3 neurodiverse kiddos, only one who is Autistic.
He's pretty awesome and pretty exhausting. He's now 14 and we got our diagnosis at 13.
Some unsolicited advice...
o Stay the hell away from ABA therapy. Autistic kids don't need to learn to mask under the cover of therapy.
o Get her a therapist
o Get you guys a therapist
o Use all the OT services at school. Get her into school as soon as you can and see if you can make sure she goes year round
o You can still teach her firearms (though...start with bow and arrow, most autistic people I know are pretty noise sensitive)
o Sometimes food is comfort...let it be
o When she melts down...practice taking the energy. Let all her rage flow out of her and into you. Starting an aikido practice will help
o When she figures out the thing she is interested in...go on the deep dive with her (for my son it is the British History Podcast and all things ancient Britain...happily my brother loves this as well and they will nerd out for hours)
o Bring other adults into her life so you can get an intensity break. You'll all need it.
In my experience, most autistic kids have some form of intellectual super-power, an area of exceptional ability or excellence that sets them far above their peers, and which, if properly nourished and encouraged, will lead to a happy and satisfying life. Take advantage of the resources offered by your local early-childhood intervention program, usually administered by your local school district. They have an amazingly effective toolbox for helping your child in those areas where they may need a little extra help in fitting in with their peers.
The lovely Charity has already arranged first class care - it’s part of the reason we moved here.
Thank you for reading.
Love my Alice girl
Will, you have left me speechless. I can say no more.
I hope you will always write. It is a gift.
Now this is truly a beautiful thing. Almost as beautiful as precious Alice. Your soft side is showing!!
Stop making me cry Will. Someone said it on one of your earlier posts. A REAL man indeed.
Just beautiful. I am so so thankful she is helping you heal. God Bless you both and your entire family.
I am mom to 3 neurodiverse kiddos, only one who is Autistic.
He's pretty awesome and pretty exhausting. He's now 14 and we got our diagnosis at 13.
Some unsolicited advice...
o Stay the hell away from ABA therapy. Autistic kids don't need to learn to mask under the cover of therapy.
o Get her a therapist
o Get you guys a therapist
o Use all the OT services at school. Get her into school as soon as you can and see if you can make sure she goes year round
o You can still teach her firearms (though...start with bow and arrow, most autistic people I know are pretty noise sensitive)
o Sometimes food is comfort...let it be
o When she melts down...practice taking the energy. Let all her rage flow out of her and into you. Starting an aikido practice will help
o When she figures out the thing she is interested in...go on the deep dive with her (for my son it is the British History Podcast and all things ancient Britain...happily my brother loves this as well and they will nerd out for hours)
o Bring other adults into her life so you can get an intensity break. You'll all need it.
You claim to be ‘messed up’ yet are so ‘right on’ regarding this topic
And the others I’ve read so don’t change:)