Post by Mary on Mar 20, 2008 8:44:47 GMT -7
kaima said:
Mary,I can claim to know more about autism than the average person, but do not claim any authority over the matter. I am fortunate and do not have any occurrence in the family, so it is not a pressing, preeminent topic with me. I see it in the family of friends, and I must wonder what the autistic person would be like without this condition.
Thanks for the recommendation, I will continue to read and try to learn. I also appreciate your tolerance of ideas that may be poorly expressed.
Kai
Kai,
Thanks for understanding my recommendation for what it was.
I knew very little about autism before Ty was diagnosed. Just like nearly everyone else. One reason I urge people to learn more is because if you were to notice the signs, you may be instrumental in getting a child diagnosed early. Time is critical.
My daughters sister-in-law first saw the signs that we didn't. When she said she thought Ty may be autistic my daughter was very angry. BUT; the seed was planted and although none of us wanted to think anything could be wrong with this beautiful boy, we had him tested. He has made a lot of progress and is even saying a few words now along with signing. (age 3 now)
If he had not been diagnosed early and gotten treatments he would not be so far along. God bless a sister-in-law for speaking up, even if it made her unpopular in the family for a brief period of time.
There are some wonderful books written by autistic people, some who were severely autistic, that I would recommend. It has helped me understand Ty's mind and how he "sees" things. Amazon.com has become my best friend!
I'd be happy to send a list to anyone when I am home and not at work as I am now. Just private message me. I purchased mine, because I share them with many others, but your local library should have most or be able to get them.
Mary