Coping with the little things

The first thing we need to do as a parent of a special needs child, is to learn about, understand, and accept what lay before us. As we grow together we will adjust with the progress, by gaining knowledge and addressing the situations our little munchkins face; by acknowledging 'all' aspects including 'additional' symptoms, and concerning issues.

Accepting we will struggle with different concepts, we can still maintain a normal lifestyle without needing to “change” who our child is.

We can learn and teach our child to sense any pre-signs of melt-downs or sensory moments, to help them gain and maintain stability within their personal environment.

Giving a little understanding and consideration can help so much......

A.J. with his new best friend Laura, our baby mini-foxy

While thinking of what we have been through as a family and what we still have to face, especially when acknowledging the journey A.J. himself has encountered, I still at times wonder how we came out reasonably unscathed, in the big scheme of things.
While accepting that so much is still ahead for us, we try to focus as much as possible on the positives. I'm so proud of where this year alone has taken A.J. educationally, never giving up, and always willing to try what's placed before him, regardless of his struggles.