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.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Life Skills: Public Transit

I took the boys on a life skills quest yesterday evening. We took public transportation, ie valley metro. We went on the bus then transferred to the light rail in Tempe. One son gets it. The other is more confused. The youngest figured everything out within minutes. It was a great experience because I'm really getting to see how the boys might respond as adults on their own.
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