I absolutely love Age of Autism. I'd like to take the time to sing their praises, but unfortunately, I have a mani and pedi to attend to, as well as my weekly beauty treatment and tiara cleaning. I guess I'll fit that in between mopping up my five year old's urine from a puddle in his bedroom and attempting to please everyone before attending to myself. For all of those unfamiliar, welcome to autism.
To sum it up, if I'm considered Autism's Bitch, Age of Autism could be thought of as Autism's Crack. It's that addictive. Visit Age of Autism to see why I love them. While you're there, check out my article: http://www.ageofautism.com/2010/02/where-is-our-help-mr-president.html#more
Congrats on your Age of Autism article, Crystal. As I read it, I could see myself in your words prior to RDI(r). I could see little red flags in your words and frustration that RDI(r) has addressed in a big way in my own life. RDI(r) has made so many positive changes in our family -- I highly recommend it. Our long distance consultant's office serves a family from your town, too. Maybe you know them (I don't know who they are, I just know there's a dot on your town on the client families map in the office, there.)
ReplyDeleteI had already read your aticle and have been meaning to tell you how much I enjoyed it! While I am sorry to hear about the preterm labor and other nightmares you have been facing, I am so thankful you took the time to so articulately express what so many of us feel! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome article, Crystal! I hate that you're having rough times, but so many parents can totally relate to everything you said. Thanks for writing and sharing. Love it.
ReplyDeleteAwesome article, Crystal. I hate that you're going through such rough times, but so many parents can totally relate to everything you said. Thanks for writing and sharing. Love it.
ReplyDeleteoops sorry for the double post. Clearly I need a nap.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you 100%, my son is very high functioning autistic, but has autism nonetheless. The school district, teachers and speech therapists.... all these so called specialists are salivating at their mouths to just drop his services, it is a never ending battle. He does well in some subjects and completely flops in others, UGH... "but he's doing so well" which means we want to drop his services. Keep up the fight, knocking on doors, kicking them in, whatever it takes....
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being published - wish it didn't have to be because we're all still fighting for services - I really hope the biomed treatment works for you! We're having good results with the GF diet and the school program but I know that we are just beginning our Autism Journey with Liam and I am grateful I can still pick his butt up and remove him from difficult situations...
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit to your blog, but I've been reading through some of your archived posts and I wanted to thank you for giving me so much insight into your life. You're interesting and articulate and a powerful voice supporting children with autism.
ReplyDeleteCrystal,
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by and saying hi. This is my first visit to your blog and I admire your strength on a daily basis!
Keep forging ahead!
Katie
So glad you stopped over to my blog from SITS. My 3 yr old son has autism and I am always looking for other moms to connect with.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Article! It was a pleasure meeting you. Off I go! *bashing of boots*
ReplyDeleteWell written! I completely relate to the part about our weakening bodies. Only a parent of a child with autism could understand this. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteKaren