Autism, you better leave this house!!! :|

I'm so frustrated!! Why is it soo difficult to connect with my own child!? sometimes I am at such a loss. DS is not eating properly today. Maybe upset stomach. He was uncomfortable while pooping. not constipation. Anyways, lets not go there. Whatever it is. Why is everything so difficult for my baby? When I don't get what he is feeling or what he wants, he gets real frustrated and then starts biting or pulling my hair. He actually managed to pull bunch of my hair in his hand today. :| I was just so damn pissed off at his autism. MAN! what kind of disorder is this???? :((((((

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Hello there!

My 2.8 year old son is diagnosed with ASD last month. It could have been done earlier, may be 3-4 months back. May be we were just postponing or dreading that ordeal. 

Anyways, it is official. DS is developmentally delayed, not speaking any words right now( except for sometimes saying aai - that's mother in my language. I'm born and brought up in India btw - currently in Los Angeles,CA). He is also exceptionally hyperactive. I get tired just watching him run the whole day. Where does he get all this energy from? He doesn't eat a lot! huh. I should write a different post just about his eating (or not eating) and his love for expensive pediasure! :) He hardly points to the things of his interests or things that he needs. His eye contact is really not good with strange people. With us, it is little better. He loves to cuddle, giving a tight big hugs (that almost chokes you! ;) ) or giving kisses, just lying down and having fun! He is one adorable kid. He is also the most intelligent kid I have seen! He knows his letter(big/small), numbers(1-10), colors and shapes - since really long! I guess since he was 15 months old! I have a feeling that he can read! He would see letter n-o-s-e written on paper/computer screen and he would instantly point to his nose. Well not every time. but he does do that more often. He can show his nose,head,hands,knees,eyes,ears,teeth,tongue,bellybutton by reading those words. I think this is incredible! I guess, watching "your baby can read" really was worthy. 

I am really proud that he can do that. But what I really want from him is "Mommy, I want milk" or "Mommy, I love you!" :) I desperately want him to talk. 

We started with his Speech therapy and Occupational therapy this month. He likes those sessions! And I guess he is on track. Behavior therapy is not yet started. God know why its taking so longer! I am so anxious to start with all that I can do for him and get him out of this label. 

Let see what is in for our store. But for now, I guess I should go to sleep. Tomorrow morning 8 is Speech therapy. Have to leave house at 7.15 to face the infamous Los Angeles traffic. 

So, that's it. The first blog post on Autismic! 

Will see you soon! Have a great time everyone! 

-mommy.