I have become more outspoken on my feelings of Autism, Mitchell, and how I feel about people who do or don't support us in general. I have chosen to remove people from our circle due to their lack of understanding and support they have shown and have gained friends and support of others at the same time. It's kind of a funny thing having one aspect of our lives dictate how we live and who we spend our time with but I think everyone does that in one way or another, it just may not be as concrete as how it is here. I don't struggle anymore with feelings of regret of wat could have been or cry for the future I hope Mitchell will have (or the rest of us for tat matter.) We do what we can to get through the days and feel confident with our choices we make that they are the best for Mitchell and our family.
In the last year we have changed up our therapy services to more home based and directed towards play skills, socializing and food. It has really made a difference with me being home after school now instead of running off the therapy with Mitchell 4 days/week, having a sitter here, and having to cram homework and dinner into the evening around Steven & Caroline's other activities in & out of the house. Feels like we actually have a handle on things and all the kids seem happier.
This morning we said "Mitchell it's your birthday" and he responded "Mitchell it's your birthday". Not quite what we were looking for but last year we would have been lucky to even get a nod in acknowledgement from him. Sometimes it appears things are happening so slowly but on days like today when we look back a year and see how far Mitchell has progressed it is an amazing feeling knowing he is continuing to grow and progress.
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| Mitchell March 2011 |
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| Mitchell March 2012 |
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