Early Warning Signs.

So here is where our real journey begins!
(chapter 2)...
Stepping forward, unaware we were committing to what would be the first of many lifestyle changes, making decisions that would constantly enlighten us in new and astounding ways.
I knew those first steps would be in the direction of ‘understanding’. So I set out a plan and locked myself away from ‘Reality’. Giving 100% attention to A.J.’s needs, assisting with his diet, speech, and personal routine; all of which had been neglected so severely!
Attending Dr’s appointments, hearing tests, speech therapy, and the list continued.
It was during one of these assessments I was informed he seemed to be ‘Socially Delayed’, probably due to the neglect and possibly graded at the age of a nine month old (therefore being almost 2yrs below his peers).
Seeing the fear in his eyes, total confusion expressed across his tiny body, a piercing screaming cry that never seemed to end. Then being told he had spent many months been passed from pillar to post, unsure where or who he was with each time he woke. Shocked by the stories that continuously came to the surface; we knew for his safety and protection, the best thing would be to immediately gain full legal custody.
Trying to convince ourselves with time and assistance in a loving, nurturing, secure environment, he would eventually learn to enjoy life as a normal loved little boy; although at the same time feeling there could be more to it than the neglect.
Never-the-less, his history, I was yet to discover, would be the underlying issue to over-shadow his diagnosis fully coming to the surface for some time.

Unfolding a Step-by-Step Pathway of our Journey.

With no realisation to the impact this step we were taking would have in our lives; and the real journey we were about to embark on!

There are so many stories to be told!

This is just one in a long line, all unique and original!

Follow the journey as we unravel one family’s personal Autism experience.

 Here is our story in journal entries!

-unfolding a step-by-step pathway of our journey;

-the way we see it and live it!

The history that brought us here is a story unlike many others……………….

Grandparents raising their grandchild; I had believed this was an uncommon thing, although as time went on realising how wrong I was!!

Telling our story, the journey of a normal family and how unforeseen circumstances and the diagnosis of Aspergers/ Autism can change everything that you expect to be.

Knowing so many wouldn't or couldn't understand the commitment we had made, a lifetime commitment for that precious little innocent, although when looking into the eyes of a child needing to be loved, no-one should walk away, no matter how it will change your journey’s plans, you step up and take over regardless; and that’s what we did.

Without pausing to take a breath, we committed to begin the steps that would lead us on a journey unlike anything anyone would imagine, step-by-step learning firsthand how the pathway to our unique lifestyle could enlighten us with the joys this child would bring, and shock us to the ignorance of others that don’t understand or want to accept.