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.

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Autism and Interviews: Award -Winning!

Ryan is a finalist!  I received word late this week that Ryan is a scholarship winner.  I don't know how much.  The amount will be announced on May 12.  Ryan tried to hide his smile when I told him.  Hence, no picture to show.  I think he was genuinely surprised!

Now we are focusing on what classes to take.  Ryan wants to take online classes, and only writing classes.  He also wants his own laptop, so he can write undisturbed.

We finally have a course of action!  Yea.

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