My Son's Journey
Great News!!
Thursday, July 10th, 2008So, it’s finally happened. Jake has “graduated” from one of his numerous therapies. As of 7/10/08, Jake no longer needs Physical Therapy. I can’t believe it. I am so shocked that I even got a second opinion from a different PT. Why is it that parents are so afraid to acknowledge the good things. In [...]
Jake’s Story- What About the Siblings?
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Here’s another topic to talk about: the effects of disabilities on siblings. I have a beautiful 5 year old son that “lost” his mother from the age of 2 until 4. I was physically there but I was only an unemotional shell of myself. I couldn’t tolerate it when he cried or needed support. I [...]
Jake’s Story- My Experience with Multiple Autism Therapies
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008Doctors, doctors and more doctors! And don’t forget the therapist. (HA HA, since I’m one too). It seems like millions of opinions and approaches, and who knows which ones are right for Jake. I spent hours reading every depressing and scary book out there. No, that’s not true. After two, I said “forget about it, [...]
Jake’s Story- The Beginning
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Okay, so I know there’s a problem with my son. Some people agree and others don’t. (As if I really want something to be wrong with Jake.) But I know there is, so now what? I know I can’t count on my pediatrician for any help. At this point, I do realize how lucky I [...]