Cary's IEP

Sorry your little son has autism dawn. That is good though the way he is getting on. He really has done very well. I am sure he is doing well with your help though, as you seem to be great with your kids from all the little things I see you writing about them. I am sure he will progress even more. I do not know a lot about the illness, but it looks quite difficult to handle for some parents (on TV) but I guess all the children are different. I am really glad the meeting went well yesterday and I wish Cary all the best for the future.

Hi there Dawn! A mommy of three and two of them 8 yr old twins I didn't know that! Congrats on that first. Second, as I was reading your posting I was thinking that autism is not the life sentence that it once was. Aside from being disabled myself I'm not sure if I told you I also have my Developmental Services Worker Diploma to work with those who have developmental disabilities. So aside from dealing with that personally it's also what I went to school for and now have the paperwork to consider myself to be a professional in the area, lucky me! Anyway, it sounds like your son is doing very well and is managing to function quite well despite his challenges. It is my personal belief (although I'm not sure if there's much research to support my conclusions) that autism has always been present throughout history but we have not always had a name for it. For example, some believe the Albert Einstein for instance had Aspergers Syndrome, which is a higher functioning form of autism and within the spectrum disorders. Finally, I would like to commend you in the way that I have seen you dealing with your children just in these postings. Until now I did not know that he was disabled, which means that it's not the first thing you announce to others or a label that you or the school or anyone else has given him. So many times, I have seen a child not able to reach their full potential because someone e;se around them labeled them as different orunable to do whatever it is that was being asked of them. We cannot choose what happens to us in our lives but we can choose how we respond to it. Congratulations Dawn and to your little guy Cary!

It is good to hear that Cary is doing well with his IEP. Sometimes all it takes is that little bit of extra effort. Good job to him and to you and your husband for working with him.

That's great news about your son. I used to work in a school that had a special educational needs department and the SEN teachers and teaching assistants did really fantastic work with the kids that needed extra help. There was a large number of pupils that were on the autistic spectrum but they all had extra help and they were some of the hardest working kids in the school. At the end of each year the SEN kids had their own presentation evening to celebrate their achievements during the year. I'm sure your son will achieve great things within his capabilities and make you proud of him, given the support he is getting from home. He's very lucky to have such a loving and supportive family.

I am so happy for you, my friend. I have a son with learning disabilities so I now what a stress it can be. Anyway, this son is now married to a math brain with her masters who is considering doing her PHD. Yet she sees in my son the wonderful qualities that he has. You must be overjoyed with this great report on him. You are a good mother and I hope that his progress continues. Blessings