We were just diagnosed.....

[Jayyym]

Hello Mama's!

So my DS had his evaluation today. He qualified for Speech with feeding therapies, OT & Special Instruction. We also did the Autism checklist. All but, 2 things were checked...I made an appointment with a Pediatric Neurologist but, can't be seen to April. I have noticed signs of PPD with him but, have overlooked it until now. He does repetitive behaviors, little or NO eye contact, does not answer to his name, does not gesture or use verbal commands for things he wants..the list goes on.

The realization of this is just so overwhelming and i don't even know what to do, how to feel..anything. 

I called to tell my husband and we'll talk more when he gets home from work but, i'm just worried of having a breakdown. He is very black and white and until he's told for sure what it is he'll tell me not to worry. How do you not worry about this? how do you not have anxiety about it?

JM

[willysmama]

I always have anxiety about a new diagnosis til i research it and have come to some sort of acceptance.  To worry i think that is in our dna as mamas. lol I still worry about my little man and he is 7 yrs old. Doubt that will stop

[sayres]

Getting a diagnoses is hard. Even if you thought you prepared yourself it still hits you like a tone of bricks. And every one hanldes it differently. After you have had some time to process this you might find it helpful to find a support group or a councilor. I have found both really helpful as I come to terms with my ds's challenges.