Highs and Lows
Parenting is full of highs and lows and autism parenting is especially full of highs and lows. We have had our share of both in the last few weeks. After spending almost a year fighting constant ear infections, Leo had tubes placed in his ears last Tuesday. His pre-procedure hearing test showed moderate hearing loss due to fluid in his ears and his post-procedure hearing test showed normal hearing function. Leo began to experiment with his voice almost immediately following the procedure and just today said the words green and plane. When you have a kid who has been labeled non-verbal, these are the days you wait for. Hearing his little voice is one of the greatest joys in our life. People have often asked me "what is the first thing you recommend after your child gets an autism diagnosis?" My answer never changes, "get yourself a good therapist, get yourself a good marriage therapist (if you're married or coupled) and find out who your village is." Your villa...