(8/26/2016)
This is an introduction; I hope you will follow along as we expand our blog, and our story. We will also begin to offer classes as time goes on; perhaps this may offer a lesson or idea which will resonate with your child, your Family, your friends, or with you – as a Person on the Autism Spectrum
It’s never as easy as one might think to remember when the whirling dervish that is Autism wasn’t a part of our lives; but I guess there was a time when it wasn’t. I’m aware that this blog will require me to look down the long corridors of my memory for all those chapters, both good and bad. Hopefully, these memories will resonate with other families and friends dealing with Autism in it’s many incarnations. At the very least, I hope they will help others to know that they aren’t alone or misunderstood.
From a young age, I grew up in a small New England town, and I was babysitting children of all ages, infants included. I was exposed to the medical profession from a very young age, due to my father’s sever heart condition, so it made sense to go into nursing school back when nurses were required to carefully observe their patients. From there, I headed into my adulthood, to start my life.
I am grateful that my early life prepared me for what was to come.
I’m sort of glad that i began my journey when i was young and adaptable. I’m grateful my husband was an equal participant in the many battles for our son, Jared’s, well-being.
I believe this kind of trauma or challenge can make or break a marriage. Luckily, our challenge made us stronger and taught us lessons that we never knew we needed to learn.
We look forward as we embark on this journey to reach out and help other Families, friends, and Persons on the Autism Spectrum
Respectfully, Sheila Max, RN, Ais4Autism.com
(c) Ais4Autism 2016