I am now searching for funding to get him some in home Speech Therapy. In a couple weeks we will know better where he stands age wise. Then we will know more about how to help him in all areas. The specialist was able to point out things i never saw. Now, as a mom, I have to work on figuring out how his mind works. That will be a daunting task. I have to figure out how to handle different situations, and his reactions. What is a good punishment for different behaviors that he does have control over.
We are able to start up his meds again. Tonight was his first dose. That will help him so much with the anxiety. He is much easier to help when his anxiety is lower.
He had a meltdown at the store. There was a toy he wanted, and I explained that we couldn't get it today and it spiraled down from there. My husband did cave, but I feel bad when he gets so upset. I don't if that is manipulation on his part, or if it really was what I call "A do or die" situation in his head. I really will be struggling at differentiating between the Autism, and the manipulation. I don't want to do wrong by him, and in the same i don't want to cave to his manipulations. This will be a struggle. A BIG struggle.
In the past week, he has allowed me to put him in his bed to sleep. (Normally he is either in my bed, or on his mattress next to my bed) I don't care where he sleeps, so long as he sleeps well, but I want him to have the confidence to be alone, in his room, and know I m just down the hall. It was good to hear from his Doctor that it was not separation anxiety, but just his anxiety of the unknown. Even if he knows what to expect, he gets over flowing with anxiety. I love this guy. He has change my perspective on parenting, and life.
~Amy~
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