Wednesday, June 23, 2010
On The Move!
Well, the wheels are turning again and a big change is in our future. We accepted an offer on our home yesterday and, as of October, we will be residents of Washington state! Sam is not aware that we are moving or that things are going to be very different very soon. One benefit is that we will get to spend about 6 weeks with family in Kansas before we go west to our new destination. That will afford Samantha lots of time with all of her Grandmas and Grandpas.
I look forward to the fresh start and change of scenery. on the other hand, I am nervous about beginning again with new service providers and therapists. I am hoping we have a pretty smooth transition. Wish us luck!
I look forward to the fresh start and change of scenery. on the other hand, I am nervous about beginning again with new service providers and therapists. I am hoping we have a pretty smooth transition. Wish us luck!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Still realizing the extent of all of this...
I watched a short video today of a high school graduate with autism giving a speech. While it brought tears to my eyes to see how he had overcome so much to get to where he is, it also gave me a fear I didn't expect.
Samantha is only 4 years old. This gives us an advantage in the sense that a lot of her behaviors are perceived as "just being 4." However, I have to wonder if over time, as she gets older, will her diagnosis become more apparent rather than less. Her speech patterns, social interactions, and eye contact are all improving and at an amazing level for her age. Will that remain the case or will it become more noticeable later on?
I remember the kids in my school that were "different." While we all liked and befriended them, they never did really fit in the way high schoolers strive to do. 15 years later I have to wonder if they were aware of that. How did it make them feel? Will I have to help my daughter through that same thing when she is older?
Samantha is only 4 years old. This gives us an advantage in the sense that a lot of her behaviors are perceived as "just being 4." However, I have to wonder if over time, as she gets older, will her diagnosis become more apparent rather than less. Her speech patterns, social interactions, and eye contact are all improving and at an amazing level for her age. Will that remain the case or will it become more noticeable later on?
I remember the kids in my school that were "different." While we all liked and befriended them, they never did really fit in the way high schoolers strive to do. 15 years later I have to wonder if they were aware of that. How did it make them feel? Will I have to help my daughter through that same thing when she is older?
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