Update II: The Diagnosis

[tree_talking]

Autism: Pervasive Developmental Disorder: Not Otherwise Specified.

It's pretty much what we expected. His lack of speech development took him out of the Asperger's section. His intelligence is normal. They're suggesting genetic testing to find out certain things.

The testing went well, and Liam was very good and cooperative. Boston Children's Hospital is a really beautiful facility and the people were very helpful.

It's good to have a diagnosis at last. It's good to know what is going on with him. Now we'll have to structure his life and our lifestyle a little more to support him so that he can concentrate on what he needs, and not on "oh, dear, I'm going to trip over things again."

I'm anticipating the Week from Hell, what with this, PTO, the anniversary of mom's death, and a Family Night at the school--all this week.

I need to RP and get into someone else's head for a while.

Thank you to all the people who commented and gave support in my last posts. I appreciate it more than you know.

Comments

[author-by-night.livejournal.com]

*Hugs*

I'm definitely here if you need to talk.

As for Liam... it'll be fine, especially now that you have a diagnosis (as hard as that may be to believe).

[prplhez8.livejournal.com]

*hugs for the Mama and Liam*

And by the by, you need to get out just send blanche_malfoy on over to k8_bell's. We'll eat some of Mary Frances' chocolate and drink tea and wax lyrical about Peter. ;)

*hugs again*

[illmantrim.livejournal.com]

*hugs* My prayers and thought are with you all!

[withherhands]

*hugs* At least now wiht a diagnosis you have something to tell his teachers, the school, your doctor, and more importantly you just know

Will be around for a while tonight if a certain teenager needs some time with her grandfather. :)

[queen-ottf.livejournal.com]

::hugs::

I'm glad you know what's going on now.

[h311ybean]

I wanted to comment in your last entry about Liam, but decided to wait for an update first. Know, though, that I was thinking of your family while you were gone!*hugs*

And I hope the ficlet helped cheer you up a bit. ^_^

[shellebelle93.livejournal.com]

Hee, yes, the ficlet was perfect. *Hugs*

[kelleypen.livejournal.com]

Tremendously huge hugs. Is Katinka on your flist? you two should talk.

[kizmet-42.livejournal.com]

I'm glad the testing/trip went well.

Now that you have a diagnosis, what next?

[shellebelle93.livejournal.com]

We get to discuss with his teachers what we will do for his education going forward. Things will have to change very quickly.

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

I know a green-haired guy who's back home and looking for his sister. We need to have them talk.

*pats shoulder* I hear it's a good one to lean on.

[shellebelle93.livejournal.com]

Tomorrow night? *beggy eyes* I was so exhausted I went to bed at a terribly early hour... :)

[nvr2blonde.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

My best friend's son is about to have genetic testing. He's nearly 5 and can't verbalize beyond that of an 18-mo old and has other issues as well. So they are going to see if there is a missing chromosome or something. It's fascinating really what they can find out these days.

I wish you all the best.

[(Anonymous)]

Another hug among many. I'm glad you know what his diagnosis is and that you can get his program under way.

[acusa-dora.livejournal.com]

I don't know why it made me anonymous! Anyway, here's another hug for all of you.

[coquillagement.livejournal.com]

That's our diagnosis, too. You know where to find me if you want to talk. We've made great progress this year.
*hugs*

(and we've got a big RP going on - you can be yourself and still be in it. You'd be one of Norwegian Blue's minions!)

[perceval.livejournal.com]

you must be so relieved to have a diagnosis! Will he be getting some extra support now?

[shellebelle93.livejournal.com]

He should be. We'll make sure that the school changes his educational program and that he gets the support he needs.

[soundwave106.livejournal.com]

The diagnosis you got isn't good news in a sense, but it must be a relief to know what is going on.