Last night, I watched Autism x6, which originally aired in 2008. I think it is amazing how two parents can keep up with six children with autism. I struggle with two children and only one is autistic. The six children are all so different, all on different areas of the spectrum.
The two I could relate to the most was the nonverbal children. The young boy was adorable to watch. I could just see his mind working all the time, trying to figure things out. The girl was adorable, too. I was a little irritated when the doctor said that they do not expect her to make any big advances in her development, since she was 9 1/2 and most advances occurs before the age of 6. I totally disagree with this. My nonverbal son has made a great deal of advancement in the last two years. He is ten. I watched the girl on the show and I saw a child that needs a sensory regimen and a way to communicate. I learned, from my son, that until a nonverbal child has a way to communicate, you can not judge that child's intelligence. I was also a little irked by the doctor saying that this little girl did not respond when her name was called. Every time they showed the doctor calling to the little girl by name, I saw a response. It was subtle, but it was there. Raising a nonverbal child for ten years may make me super sensitive to nonverbal cues.
I have an extremely intelligent son and everyone used to say the same things about him that was said on the show last night. It really hit me hard and makes me want to scream and yell at the professionals working with this wonderful little girl. The other children were also terrific. I am really impressed that the parents of these six kids have managed to keep their sanity. I would really like to know how the whole family is doing now.
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I'd be inclined to agree with you. Nobody should ever be counted out for improvement!
What do these professionals know anyway?! They say one thing & mean another! I totally agree - children are full of surprises - you can never second guess them & we shouldn't be so quick to judge them.
I'm not sure how I'd cope with 6 children either - 3 is enough for me! xx
Love what you are doing to help other families ~ Bless you and all your own family and have a beautiful day!
That really bothers me when Doctors say negative things about improvement. Sometimes I wonder if they truly know what they are talking about.
I recognize autistic traits and tendencies now that I never would have seen prior to my sons diagnosis. Docs don't know it all!!
Have a great day!!
Sallie
I'm raising 6. 4 of them autistic, 1 shows autistiform behaviour at times. Their father is on the spectrum too.
Basically it all comes down to me.
No help at all; also no professional help.
All children can show improvement at all stages and areas of development. Some improvements are huge, and others can only be seen at hindsight over years.
Hey Laane,
You have all my respect. Othermousie, too. I have a hard time with my two kids and only one is diagnosed with autism. I guess it becomes part of who you are and your love for your family makes it a little easier?
That's interesting. None of my children are autistic (we have 8) but I have worked with autistic children in our Sunday school program.
I really think that these so-called professionals need to have a mother of an autistic child at their side when they're trying to test. Moms have always been ahead of the professional curve when it comes to autism.
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