About This Blog
When Eric’s symptoms of autism were at their most severe, he was four years old, had very limited language, and eye-contact seemed like a painful act. There were some unusual behaviors and reactions that would test our sanity, not because of the action itself, but because we were desperately trying to figure out what was going on in his brain. What was Eric thinking? What was he afraid of? Why was he doing that? He did not have the words to tell us then. Fast forward ten years --Eric speaks! He is fourteen now. And he remembers some of those events from early childhood and can explain some of those feelings he had.I hope that in sharing what I have learned from Eric on this site, that I might be able to help other parents understand their child’s behavior who may be experiencing something similar. To help them understand their child now and not in ten years.
My secondary goal is to relate current events in Eric’s life. Journal-like entries that will talk about things like school, milestones, teaching methods that are working or not, etc.
Update 4/12/2013
This blog is continuing to evolve just as Eric's life does. Eric is aware of "our" blog, and that anyone can see it. He is fine with that and wants to know if he'll be famous.It is still a main goal to share background information and videos from Eric's early childhood as a reference for other parents. But another direction this blog is naturally heading deals more with the present. Eric will be entering high school this fall, bringing on a whole new set of challenges. As I struggle and work through them, maintaining this blog is helping me organize my thoughts as I decide what is important and what to let go. Even though I am the author, seeing my thoughts in a concrete form outside of my head offers me a fresh perspective. As if I am reading someone else's life. This sometimes results in my needing to edit my words and other times to re-evaluate my way of thinking.
About Me
I'm Eric's mom.
2 comments:
This is what I am doingon G+ and my blog. My problem is I have difficulties explaining things where fewer words would be preferable.
I, too am hoping to help parents see where their child is at specific points in their life. Given my life was interrupted rather severely by others I am unsure as to how effective this work may be. Nevertheless it does help me to see that parent's like you & Tim are looking out for children like Tim. I could use some tips on what not to say, or how to improve my blog.
Thanks for the opportuniy to interact with you about this life issue.
Until I came here I was totally alone, I am at last beginning to see things from a fresher perspective.
I'm pretty new at blogging and also struggle with getting my thoughts down efficiently while keeping my voice in my writing. But it's getting easier with each post =)
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