Basically I am a mother of 2 children ,who we affectionately call The Devil Twins...we will get to them in a moment. I got this insane idea in my head that I would leave my job to raise these two because in all honesty it's tough being a working mother and knowing that others are raising your kids. Aside from this it became increasingly difficult to take care of our older so who is special needs. The cost for daycare for a child of his needs is outrageous and in all honesty the conditions in which he was being looked after were terrible. I am a student though and working towards finishing a degree which will hopefully afford me the opportunity to have a better career with flexibility when the time is right.
The first little monster is now 11 years old with severe autism and along with other health issues. He's a little sweetheart who likes to give hugs and kisses despite the stereotype. We discovered his Autism when he was 4. My story is becoming pretty common in that he talked a little up until he was 18 minutes and the talking stopped. I got worried when he was 3 and the speech did not return, so I contacted Early Childhood Intervention. These services are usually free. I was glad I did because almost immediately we were set up with a diagnostic team at the local school for special needs. After many evaluations we finally had an answer. This was not my first dance with Autism as I grew up with a sister who is now in her 20's and autistic as well. I just didn't want it to happen to me and it did. I won't go into the dark side of how I felt and what I went through but over the years I learned what it meant to be strong. What they don't tell you when your child gets diagnosed is that it is ok to be mad and it's not at all like the movies show.
The second monster who we refer to as DeeDee Monster is a year younger. He could possibly be a genius but we won't have him tested. We've had enough of testing! Just know that the kid is a science wiz who wants to be a scientist . My biggest worry is that MENSA is going to come after him or we won't be able to afford his tuition to MIT. These two are close in age and close in their affections for each other. He looks out for his older brother so it is like over the years their roles were reversed.
The second monster who we refer to as DeeDee Monster is a year younger. He could possibly be a genius but we won't have him tested. We've had enough of testing! Just know that the kid is a science wiz who wants to be a scientist . My biggest worry is that MENSA is going to come after him or we won't be able to afford his tuition to MIT. These two are close in age and close in their affections for each other. He looks out for his older brother so it is like over the years their roles were reversed.
I started this blog so I could share our lives and hopefully inspire some . It doesn't always have to be about Autism but show that life exists outside of Autism .
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