Autism: Surviving and Thriving

Fourteen years ago my youngest 3 boys were diagnosed with autism within a 9 month span. Devastation and grieving followed. Doctors gave me little or no hope, but they didn't know me very well. I refused to believe that my boys were doomed.

My boys are now young men, adults with autism. They are thriving, but every day presents its turmoil and challenges.

My family: husband Mike, sons Ryan 23 yr, Nicholas 21 yr, and Cameron 18 yr. (Ryan and Nick have autism; Cam has recovered from autism.) Our oldest sons, Michael 34 yr and Stuart 25 yr, moved out of the house. Ryan has also moved out, and is still working towards complete independence.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Two Autistic Teens Go To Homecoming Dance!

Ryan and Nick are at their high school's Homecoming Dance. Since their chelation in July, both have been talking and conversing quite a bit. This is beyond what I had ever hoped for. Ryan is on a date, and Nick "carpooled" with a girl he knew from kindergarten. They are socially emerging!!! Quite an accomplishment.
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