Lessons along the Way

I've learned a lot in our four year journey. Some have been helpful, some have been discouraging and some have been random bits of knowledge.

• always keep a notebook (or folder) of everything pertaining to your child's health and school ;
• if you're not happy about your service, tell someone;
• nothing works the same for every person;
• there is always a chance your child with be the first with a side effect;
• more than likely, someone else has been down the path you are walking and they have knowledge useful to you;
• everyone benefits from a good therapy session
• you are still the parent, even when your child is taller than you;
• when your child is out of hand because of his/her disorder, remember, it's the disorder not your child;
• don't take it personal (much easier to type than believe in the heat of the moment);
• a child will have more behaviors with a parent that he/she is comfortable with, then anyone else (and that's the way that you want it)

Of all the things I've learned, the fact that I need an open mind, open arms, a loving heart, and patience is what I cling to the most. My child has never wanted to hurt me, deep inside. He loves life and knows that I am here for him. My love has never swayed. I know that if it weren't me walking this path, my child would be alone. To this...I cling.