So my little William will be going to kindergarten next year. I can just tell you right now I am freaking out I feel like when I was pregnant and I did not know what to expect. If you don't know already my William has Autism and he requires whole different scenario when it comes to schooling. I'm so scared for him he is just so innocent compared to the five year old I have met. We really don't watch TV in my house we don't even have cable. And when I take him to the park the other kids don't really know how to play with him because sometimes he hums really loud or he flaps his hand. And let just be truthful kids can be awful. I once was locked in a bathroom because the school bully did not like my glasses. :( So I am feeling that new mom syndrome, where you just don't what to expect.
Hi Kathy. I pray that your concerns do not become fears. My cousin has an 11 year old who is Autistic and I know of the time and effort she has placed in overseeing his development. His (Jean Paul is his name) progress has been great due to her greater involvement and education of Autism. I would like to ask you if I could be able to gather some relevant insight from her as to how she copes and deals with Jean Paul's condition. His diet, according to my cousin, has helped dramatically. He is more involved in his young daily activities. I would like to be able to give you some researchable information that may help. As for awful kids I'm sure it's hard (it would be for me) to see children mistreat other children, especially our own. I don't want to excuse them but in educating how to deal with those children that may not understand, it would be beneficial to you and William. I'm sure you have exhausted any and all ways how to deal with this issue but I hope that you may let me help in anyway you'd allow me to. As a mother I'm sure you are and have supported and comforted William. I commend your works, as you have shared with me, of volunteering and dedicating your time to him and your family.
ReplyDeleteBruno, Thanks for you very nice comment. They are always appreciated. It is very hard to see other children treat him differently it breaks my heart but I have faith that everything will be ok.
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ReplyDeleteI read through all your blog posts in an effort to get to know you a little better and can relate to much of what you've experienced. I have 4 girls, from 8 to 18, so at one time I was a stay-at-home mom who was often overwhelmed, but totally in love with being the best possible mother to my girls. I know the challenges of raising your autistic son present very unpredictable situations for you, but I can see that your compassion and love for him helps you rise above to become whatever he needs from you. Seeing our children struggle with things in life is difficult though. I often feel empathy for my daughter, Mariah, who is 11 and has ADD, because she has always struggled socially. I try to give her different ways of looking at things, putting herself in the other person's shoes, to help her relate to other people's feelings, but it is often her impulsive nature that can be detrimental to her friendships. We can only keep helping them to the best of our ability.... Your son will definitely have adjustments to make in kindergarten, but the schools usually have many professionals to assist with integrating children with special needs, so I hope you'll find them helpful and great allies to assist you in caring for your sweet boy!
Thanks Christine! That was a lovely post :)
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