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 14, 2013

Autism and Interviews: Time Marches On!

Oceanside Beach, 2012
It's been a week since Ryan's interview for a scholarship.  We have not heard anything.  That doesn't seem to bother Ryan.  I, however, want to know.

Alas, we've been busy doing other things.  Today, Ryan and I filled out required paperwork for his SSI application.  At least, we know that is in progress.  That is another story.  All this government bureaucracy is time consuming.  Tis a lesson in patience, and I've learned that the lessons in patience take the longest.

Sigh.

So I try to be patient.  Easiest way to do that is to picture the beach.  Sunset too.  Tis timeless.

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