Three Hundred Sixty Degrees

Hello World,

Denialistic (I made up a word) and plain old crazy and not trusting what I KNOW! Just being a crazed parent. Yes, that is what I am. I admit, LOoNeY TuNe!  Why did I choose my speech-langauge pathologist in Memphis, because she is a brain specialist and works with APD. Because she has over 30 years of experience in the field. Because that is what I thought my Bug was having difficulty with, right? Well, I went all around the world to get back to my original diagnosis of my son. Auditory processing. An audiologist would have to dx him at around 7, I think, but the symptoms show earlier than that.They do however mimic a lot of the ASD and ADD characteristics and are related, but not the same. Not many professionals know about this as well as the SLP nor can they treat it. Many professionals are so ready to put every kid on the Autism spectrum because they don't know any where else to go. Don't get me wrong, I almost got caught up in that world too.  So world, it is not ASD, ADD or PDD. It is what "man" calls Auditory Processing Disorder (aka Sensory processing, language processing disorder), but God calls Him healed and Whole...

We have been seeing tremendous progress in him in just the last two months. With the speech therapy, extra attention at home, reduction of background noise and visual distractions along with diet changes, Bug is a new boy. I am going to tell the world what we did and are continuing to do.

1.Read, Read, and Read again! 

2. Get a schedule for you and the child (stick to it, build a routine)

3.Every night read Psalm 91, II Timothy 1:7, (Psalm 103-bonus) or whatever scriptures that the Lord leads you to.

4. Listen to God as parents, let him decided and lead you to the right daycare, school and professionals. HE  WILL DO IT!!!

5. Develop patience.

6. Love them just the way they are. Don't get caught up in comparing or trying to find label. The need and safety of the label is just a place for you to hang your guilt and shame. 

7. Find out what God says about your child. Know that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

8. Realize that it is not about you. Get yourself out of the picture. Stop comparing. Every kid is not going to fit in these boxes that we try to place our kids in.

9. As the people God has placed in charge of this child's life until adulthood, get yourself in line with God. Repent (that means to turn away from sin). It means to ask God for forgiveness. Ask Him to show you how to be the best parent to this child.

Yes, over the last few months, I have been really put to the test and I know we as a family have a long "row to hoe" as they say, but I wouldn't trade what I have been through for absolutely nothing. I have been made into a better mother, therapist, friend and wife in a very short period of time. Thanks to God for getting me through the first stage of this test and back on the right track. A full 360.