Introducing Mason
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When you look up the definition Autism Spectrum Disorder you may find this
definition among many, Autismis a complex neurobehavioral disorder that includes
impairments in social interaction and developmental language and communication
skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviors. The disorder covers a large spectrum
of symptoms, skills, and levels of impairment. It ranges in severity from a handicap
that somewhat limits an otherwise normal life to a devastating disability that may
require institutional care. Children with autism have trouble communicating. They
have trouble understanding what other people think and feel. This makes it very hard
for them to express themselves either with words or through gestures, facial
expressions, and touch. A child with autism who is very sensitive may be greatly
troubled -- sometimes even pained -- by sounds, touches, smells, or sights that seem
normal to others. I have a son who has Autism and he's made me strive harder to be
more than better than as a person and mom. He's taught me so much and I've
learned to have more patience & try to be as understanding as possible although it's
like we're in di fferent worlds at times. I'm thankful my son Mason is verbal but he
still has some difficulties expressing thoughts, feelings or behaviors. I know that I'll
never be able to see in his mind to get answers so all I can do is be show him
support, use patience, be understanding as much as possible and Love him harder
and more with each day. His life doesn't revolve around mine, my life revolves
around his and of coarse his older Sister's whom I love with all my heart as well.
Patenting one child or more can be hard for someone but parenting 2 children who
are like night and day has its challenges but not impossible to do. I typically like to
think outside the box which is how I'm able to help my son in certain situations and
circumstances when he needs or lacks something. I wouldn't trade Mason for the
world but would love to open the world that's hidden in his vault (his brain) so that I
could understand him more. God gave me Mason so I could be stronger than I ever
was, learn more patience and wisdom and to be the best I could ever be. Despite the
hard days with stress and tears he's worth every bit because he's making me
stronger and better. My kids are my World, that's something every parent should feel
& strive to be the best they can so the world would be a better place to live in.