Hi everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself and my children and thank you for all the information on your forum. We've been lurking here for a couple of weeks and figured it was time to make introductions.
I am a 36-yr old, single mom with two children. My son, 9-yrs old, has PDD (all but one criteria for ASD met), obsessive-compulsive disorder, apraxia of speech (severe), mild/moderate mental retardation, chronic, severe asthma, ventricular septal defect. In spite of his issues, he is a very happy little guy and the light of my life...he has taught us so much. We have been through the embarassing temper tantrums in the middle of Costco, numerous hospitalizations and medications, speech and OT therapists and we are always in search of that big miracle while embracing the little miracles that occur every day. Sometimes, those small ones are just him getting dressed by himself!
My daughter is 10-yrs old and is exceptionally gifted with a FS IQ of 145 and quite demanding in her own way. She's her brother's biggest supporter, protector and he is hers. Of course, they fight like cats and dogs.
Anyway, I just wanted to say "HI" to everyone, I look forward to what I can learn and hope everyone has a blessed holiday.