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"I won't let him win" Posted By: striving
Posted On: 07/19/2008
Ran into my son's first occupational therapist yesterday. We've had two since her. She asked how he was doing and I felt so sad thinking; "All I can say is his language's improved and it's been what almost three years since we saw her" "Gosh, are we moving slow or what?" I've got to go on that scripture verse all about pressing on towards the prize and not looking back, but forward. I can either get sad that we have'nt gone far or I can say I now know more what works for him and we'll go forward from here. God has truely blessed me. Though my son has a severe processing problem one of my friend's is a special ed. teacher whose going to help me design his school plan today. You see I homeschool my son due to several things; the school system just letting him sit and stare, not wanting to meet his needs, and the fact that he picks up any behaviors or words he's around with his extreme echolalia. I have to lot at my blessings, the devil wants me to be discouraged and think discouraging thoughts. I won't let him win, with me or my son.
Tags:  The devil and my thoughts....
       
Motherof4 wrote this reply on 07/19/2008
Yes, don't get discouraged. It really can be a long, weary road, but suddenly there will be a big advance or a bright spot that will get you through. Our son's 16, now, and he's doing just great. I'm so proud of him. Just, please, make sure you have enough adults like your special ed teacher friend who can support you and be a kind, listening ear. Also, you have us, but I know that's not the same as getting a hug and a cup of coffee in person... Anyway, here's a virtual hug, and a virtual coffee!

Mrs.H. wrote this reply on 07/20/2008
It's a marathon this parenting bit, and for some it's a marathon AND some. See if your Special Ed. friend is knowledgeable about the SCERTS model. It seems to me that it may be a helpful tool for your school system to look into to articulate a school plan for your son. this might be helpful to tie your homeschooling in with some public support. In the meantime, I know I'm preaching to the choir but...try to take care of yourself and get some rest too. (If mama ain't happy...nobody's happy!) Good thoughts your way....

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