State: Ga
Country: USA
Member since: Apr 29, 2008
Last logged in: Jul 06, 2008
Hi, I am new to autism and am on a journey to help my son be the best version of himself.
My name is Melissa and I am 33 and married to a wonderful and supportive man named Kevin. I have a step son Taylor who is 8 and a little boy Will who is 22 months old and has Autism. Will is in the inital stages with Babies Can't Wait. He has started Speech therapy and will start Occupational therapy soon. We have started with our DAN! Dr. Sloan and are starting GF/CF and some supplements.
Right now Will has 1-2 words depending on the day. He has some sensory issues (Tactile, Vestibular, proprioceptive, and taste). He has temper tantrams, doesn't sleep, and loves to bang his head. But he is the greatest little boy. He is great at figuring out how to turn things on and off, getting into the smallest places, and making you laugh! He has such a sweet heart!
I am trying to learn as much as possible to not lose precious time!
I try not to focus on the cause of his Autism but I like the saying.... Genetics don't cause Epidemics.
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by minnakay on 05.14.08 - public - 86 visits
Just wondering if anyone was going to the green our vaccines ralley in DC next month?
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mercurymom
Posted on Thu, 15 May 2008
I could have made it when it was planned for Atlanta...and was going..but not now..too far and very bad timing for me. My heart will be there as always and John's photo will go with a friend who is going.
haleyj
Posted on Thu, 15 May 2008
I'll be there in spirit....If anyone from Maine is going, let me know and I will connect you with another friend who has an appt. with Olympia Snowe (how cool!) and she would like to take along with her as many parents from Maine as possible....
tabaithasteward
Posted on Thu, 15 May 2008
I want to but Im going to autism 1 so I dont think I'll be able to do DC.
frogfoot1969
Posted on Wed, 14 May 2008
I was going but we had car troubles this month that devasted our budget. I may be able to hitch a ride with a friend but not sure if I can work it out. I really wanted to go. I suggested to the site that they start a petition for people and their families who cannot attend the rally due to finances or childcare so that their voices could also be heard but I have not seen one yet.
minnakay
Posted on Wed, 14 May 2008
I recommended having people go to their own capitals and rally since most of us can't afford go to D.C
