Living with Autism

Goodness, my son's diagnosed with, spectrum 2 autism, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. To be so young and afflicted with so many things, it's hard for him to get through the day without extreme moments for him. Between repeats, and constant reassurance, it is trying on one's patients, especially when you have no idea what you are doing. I mean I have been doing pretty good. Have to get assessed for ODD and a full psychiatric evaluation, I mean the kid is only 9.... It breaks my heart to watch sometimes when He's having one of those moments where he just melts down, then shuts down. Don't get me wrong there is bad behavior too and all I really can do is reward good and take away something he enjoys. (iPad).

He currently goes to an autistic center where he's to learn your basic ques that we usually don't even think about like a simple thank you or please. They process things differently than we do. Makes it difficult to learn as you go what sets him off. This has been a challenge for me, I deal with my own mental issues. You, as a parent want every opportunity and don't want to limit your child and what he wants to achieve. It will be a really big struggle for him. They tell me he will get a certificate of completion. I am sorry, that is just not acceptable for our expectations for him. I want him to know education as far as he can, to be what he wants to be. So, I am on a journey to find a way to incorporate education so he can graduate and go to college. With a certificate of completion, they are limited to their education and collage is something they have an option for.

Ok, my rant is over, if rant is what you call it. I can't be alone out there like I am and learning to deal with all this. I sure would like some input if you had any.