Communication

The day my son was diagnosed they told me many things. They said your child definitely has Autism, he may never be potty trained or talk, he may need care for the rest of his life. You need to prepare yourself for that. I think this is one of those heart breaking moments you will never forget. Knowing that your child is different and may never be able to do things the other children are doing or will be able to do.

At that point in time I knew what Autism was but I didn't quite understand it. But I knew I couldn't sit around and sulk in self pity. I began my search for extra therapies, and pushed his school to the limits. Since they didn't see it fit to give him extra help or therapies. You know because the school isn't a "daycare" Yes you heard me right. DAYCARE. Hmm do you ever wish you could go back in time. I would have so much more to say to those people now. I would love to meet with all his teachers, aides, and therapists so they could see just how far hes come.

Anyhow, Tyler will be 7 in a short month. This has been the year of the Tyler. He has mastered so many things. He can write words. He can identify words, and pictures. He is learning to say short 3 word sentences. He is learning to communicate.

I think I take for granted all he can do and how well he does communicate. I get so frustrated though, it seems the older he gets the harder his own frustration becomes when he cannot communicate to me what he wants or needs. He just gets to the point where he has had enough.I just wish there was something I could do to help. I am trying to learn his cues. I try to listen very carefully to his words. It is so difficult. I feel like if I was better he wouldn't have such a hard time. What am I doing wrong? What could I do to better? What is he trying to tell me? Please make me understand Ty.