mommy vs. autism

[snowbunnies300]

Last night was an exceptional night in my life as a mom. As a mom of 3 autistic children I work very hard to teach them life skills. Many times I get upset listening to parents complain about their children and I have to remind myself that they have their problems and I have mine.

We are currently on day 3 of another round of AIT therapy. Day 3 is when one can start to see "glimmers" of new skills/development/behaviors emerge.

DS3 who is 5 and nonverbal was trying to get an apple out of a mesh bag. I asked him if he wanted an apple. He said "aaahh"! I just know he was trying to say apple. His typical response is to stand and stare at me until I hand over the apple. His normal response to to give no response and if I don't give him the apple fast enough to start fussing but no attempt at a word. Cannot express thrill that he attempted to say a word! I have never heard him say I love you. I have three children and only one will say it (but only after I prompt him with the words). I really pray that someday I will hear all three say it on their own. I really doubt that I will hear it from my first born but I wait.

Next up was DS1 who is 9 and nonverbal. I have been trying to teach this kid to swish with water after brushing his teeth. He is 9 years old so you have an idea of how long I have been working on this skill. Tonight I brushed his teeth and then took the cup and showed him what to do (for the zillionth time). He then took the cup, took a drink and spit it out into the sink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Years, and I mean YEARS of trying to teach ONE skill and he just up and does it like he's been doing it FOREVER. I was seriously jumping up and down in the bathroom hugging him at the same time.
August 22, 2012 mommy vs. autism and mommy WON!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay::yay:

[ourbabygirl]

That was such a nice post; brought tears to my eyes!
How exciting to see these new accomplishments in your kids; I bet they felt how thrilled you were, too! :love5:

Thanks for sharing!

[DietCokeLover]

Way to go mom and kids! :yay: Thanks for sharing this, it encouraged me this morning.

[♥ms.pacman♥]

oh how awesome!! :applause: So happy for you, that must have been amazing to see. Thank you for sharing!!

[elizabethkott]

WAY TO GO!!!!!
:cheerleader1:

[babyonway]

This is such a great post. Congratulations on the win mama!


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[Staraglimmer]

Wow! That is Awesome!! I'm so happy for you. I think this made my day!!!


-Stephanie
Mommy to Hailey Michelle 4/08
& Leah Claire 6/12

[melrose7]

As the mom of one on verbal autistic daughter I partly know what you mean. Your post gave my the chills. I know what it means to hear those approximations and having them sound wonderful. Keep up the work! Take pride in all accomplishments! Hoping one day you will hear " I love you" from all your kids.

[boogiemomz]

Way to go!!! You really worked for that victory. My older brother has autism and my mom was told when he was little that he would never read, never live independently, etc. She took him in and out of schools, taught him at home intermittently, etc and now he is a well functioning adult living in a group home, loves to read, etc. No one, NO ONE can underestimate the power of a determined mother. You will help your little ones achieve the fullest possible life for each of them! Awesome work, awesome win!

[OKKiddo]

Last night was an exceptional night in my life as a mom. As a mom of 3 autistic children I work very hard to teach them life skills. Many times I get upset listening to parents complain about their children and I have to remind myself that they have their problems and I have mine.

We are currently on day 3 of another round of AIT therapy. Day 3 is when one can start to see "glimmers" of new skills/development/behaviors emerge.

DS3 who is 5 and nonverbal was trying to get an apple out of a mesh bag. I asked him if he wanted an apple. He said "aaahh"! I just know he was trying to say apple. His typical response is to stand and stare at me until I hand over the apple. His normal response to to give no response and if I don't give him the apple fast enough to start fussing but no attempt at a word. Cannot express thrill that he attempted to say a word! I have never heard him say I love you. I have three children and only one will say it (but only after I prompt him with the words). I really pray that someday I will hear all three say it on their own. I really doubt that I will hear it from my first born but I wait.

Next up was DS1 who is 9 and nonverbal. I have been trying to teach this kid to swish with water after brushing his teeth. He is 9 years old so you have an idea of how long I have been working on this skill. Tonight I brushed his teeth and then took the cup and showed him what to do (for the zillionth time). He then took the cup, took a drink and spit it out into the sink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Years, and I mean YEARS of trying to teach ONE skill and he just up and does it like he's been doing it FOREVER. I was seriously jumping up and down in the bathroom hugging him at the same time.
August 22, 2012 mommy vs. autism and mommy WON!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay::yay:

I totally get your excitement (also mom to 2 autistic sons) and I join you in the jumping up and down while cheering!! My older son is our most severe at moderately autistic and I totally understand about the not hearing I love you. He was non verbal for a year (he was talking by 1 year old and then at the end of 13 months old had complete and total regression--our non verbal duration is nothing compared to you, I know) and when he said his first word after that year I was a blubbering mess (bubbles was his first word--started out with bah, bahb, and then bubbles). Congratulations on the verbalization and the swishing (I still struggle with their teeth brushing)!!

[hillview]

that is AWESOME!!

[KDsMommy]

Congrats mom and kids!!! :jammin::bighand:

[MamaMolly]

:applause: Go, mama, GO!!!!! :applause:

[Kindra178]

Tears. So excited for you. Great work.

[MamaInMarch]

:bighand::cheerleader1::yay::cheerleader1::bighand :

That is just wonderful!!!!

[mommylamb]

Score 2 for Mommy! That's so awesome!!

[wendibird22]

What a totally magical day for you! I hope there are many more like this is your future.

[123LuckyMom]

Words cannot express my joy for you!!! You kick autism's @$$!!!

[Pyrodjm]

:cheerleader1: :yay:

You are a wonderful mother. Autism is HARD. Yay for you not giving up on your kids and for celebrating their successes.

[janine]

That's fantastic, you're an amazing mom with inspiring kids!!

[crl]

:yay: Way to go for all of you!

Catherine

[Philly Mom]

Awesome!! Congrats! :cheerleader1:

[Mopey]

Totally tearing up for you and your wonderful brood! My mom worked with autistic kids for years when I was little and I remember learning all about it from her. It takes so much, and you are obviously one amazing mama!!

Go Mama!!! Bravo to you & your boys!!:yay:

[elliput]

:love5: I am so glad you shared this with us. While my DD is mild/moderate and verbal, we have been having some back to school challenges and this has made my day. I'm so happy for you and your boys. :yay:

[MontrealMum]

Yay!!! I'm so happy for you :yay:

[carolinamama]

:bighand: :yay:

Way to go for both you and your kids!!!

[BabbyO]

Congrats mama! Awesome job.

[Binkandabee]

Wonderful to hear the success! Congratulations!

[arivecchi]

Wow! That is Awesome!! I'm so happy for you. I think this made my day!!!


:yeahthat:

Amazing work! :cheerleader1:

[FTMLuc]

Wow, what an amazing day for you! Congrats on your hard work and accomplishments of your boys!

[twotimesblue]

Wow, what an inspiring story! Congrats to you and your boys, mama!

[BDKmom]

What a great post! So happy for your DC's accomplishments. So inspired by your dedication to them. Wishing your family continued progress and sucesses big and small.

[karstmama]

wonderful! thanks for the bit of light on the winding trail we're on. ;)

[BabyBearsMom]

Great post!! So happy that things are going well.

[mytwosons]

:yay: So excited and happy for you!!!! You ROCK and are doing the most amazing job with your kids! I truly feel God gave you your children because you are a kick-@ss mom and no one could do a better job.

[pinay]

What a wonderful post to start the day with! Congrats mama, you and your kids are truly inspiring!

[stefani]

:yay::bighand::cheerleader1::applause: Well done Mama and kiddos! Thank you for sharing those stories.

[theriviera]

:applause::applause::applause:

you are an inspiring mama!! way to go :cheerleader1:

[wencit]

Way to go, mama! What an awesome story! :cheerleader1:

[sunshine873]

Congrats - what a great accomplishment!

[spunkybaby]

Hooray! So happy for you! :heartbeat::bighand:

[sweet_pea]

Yay! Thanks for sharing. Your dedication is inspiring.

[Seitvonzu]

what a nice post! :) congrats to you and your kiddos! thank you for sharing :)

[KpbS]

Lots and lots of :grouphug:.

[Sweetum]

tearing up. congratulations to you and the boys!

[happymom]

Aw, I have chills. What an awesome post. So happy for you and your kids! :applause:

[Octobermommy]

Woo hoo!!!! That is awesome!

[sophiesmom03]

Yay! WTG Mama!

[baymom]

What an amazing day for your family!! Congratulations to you and your boys!!! :cheerleader1:

[almostamom]

Go, mommy, go!!!!!!

[joonbug]

That one post just made my day... We all have our share of problems, I agree, but the small victories like that are just what pushes us to go forward, way to go Mom!!

[mom2MandC]

Congratulations on your amazing victory!! Your children are very blessed to have such an awe inspiring and dedicated Mom!!!

[3isEnough]

That one post just made my day... We all have our share of problems, I agree, but the small victories like that are just what pushes us to go forward, way to go Mom!!

:yeahthat::yeahthat: Thanks for sharing your inspirational story, it really made my day. And btw, I still think about your son going missing and how happy I am that it had a positive ending.

[Momit]

Wonderful story. Congrats to you and your DCs!

[dcmom2b3]

Thank you so much for posting. This brought tears to my eyes, and reminded me of the power of a mother's love. You are awesome, and an inspiration that I needed this week. Onward!!

[liz]

yay, yay, yay!!!! I was just thinking of you all the other day. So glad to hear your wonderful news :love-retry:

[Liziz]

Thank you for sharing that! So excited along with you.

[JTsMom]

Yeah you did! :bighand::cheerleader1::yay:

[larig]

:jammin: way to go mommy!! Way to go kiddos!!

[essnce629]

What an awesome moment for you and your kids! Thanks for sharing.

[snowbunnies300]

Thank you! Yesterday was another good day with DS3 (Scotty). He normally doesn't have anything to do with other kids but he was running away from a little boy that wanted to see his iPad. The kid too chase and Scott started laughing and continued running. He would turn and look to see if he was still being pursued and giggled/laughed and kept running. He'd stop and wait for the kid to catch up and then start all over again. Not suppose to run in the waiting room but I didn't care. Social skills over-ruled the no running rule. Plus the receptionist looked and smiled so if she wasn't upset, the mom of the kid chasing Scott wasn't upset I am not going to be upset to see my child do something all other kids do ALL OF THE TIME!

AIT therapy I LOVE YOU!!!!:love5:

[Gena]

It's so wonderful to hear about the progress your children are making! I'm so happy for all of you!

I was thinking about Scotty recently and wondering how he and you are recovering from his ordeal. I'm so glad to see that he is doing well.

DS is 8 and we are still trying to teach him to swish & spit when brushing his teeth, so I totally get what a big accomplishment that is!