Hello! I only just started reading through some older posts and I hope to contribute some posts if not dig up some older ones. I have two kids who are mildly autistic. I've been member of other groups where we vent and discuss our issues. But the title of your group caught my attention. Why not celebrate what our kids Can do rather than mourn what they Can't do! I'm always trying to find ways to spark their creativity. See you all around! 
"I'm a single mom of Princess Dee,12 yrs old and Prince Lex,10 yrs old. My precious autistic little ones til the end of time."
I am so glad to see another mother how is celebrating their children! Life is so much better when you do not sit & ponder on why me, why my child & what caused it. Even if we ever do find all the unknown answers to autism, my son will still be who he is. And he doesn't have a problem with being who he is, so why should I? I totally agree we should celebrate our awesome children for who they are! It is great to meet ya!
I think I have a combination of joy and mourning when it comes to my autistic daughter.
Cara is a beautiful, loving, precious child that brings a special joy to those around her. Her smile lights up a room and she can charm just about anyone. She loves music and is always singing. She is bright and despite significant delays in other areas, she knows her letters, numbers, shapes and colors. She can also write her name.
And yet, she is 5 and communicates at a 2 year old level. Obviously this causes stress and difficulty.
So I cheer her successes and cry over her disabilities. It's a crazy combination!
It's like when I look at the future. I pray and hope and believe that Cara has wonderful potential and could do so much. But I also feel I have to be realistic and plan for the possibility that she may not be able to develop enough to move out on her own so we can be financially ready for such a possibility. I hope for the best and strive for it, but I also think of what I might have to provide for Cara in the future.
It's a crazy roller coaster ride!
Liz H
You are right on with the roller coaster comparison. I try my best to encourage my kids. But it did take me a while to get to where I am in terms of my way of thinking of my children's disabilities. Nice to meet you all. 
"I'm a single mom of Princess Dee,12 yrs old and Prince Lex,10 yrs old. My precious autistic little ones til the end of time."
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