2/13 Morning Coffee

Thank you Amy!

Halle will be 4 May 15th.  She is still non-verbal.  The majority of her development is that of a 24 month old with various areas above and below.  She has never been behind in her gross motor skills so climbing like a monkey is never a problem.....lol  That means she can get from floor to countertop in about 2 seconds flat!  She is yet to be potty trained too. 

Up until recently she would not interact with anyone but her sisters and I.  She shows us love, smiles, and asks us to do things in her own way.  She resisted her teachers at first but after a year she started to become attatched to them as well.  She doesn't allow many people to touch her still.  She did try to get my niece who is 4 to play with a musical toy for her since she couldn't get it to do what she wanted it to do.  This is new and fantastic!! 

If you haven't noticed Halle is absolutely adorable...lol.....we don't get the rude comments or stares from strangers in public because of it.  All I ever hear is "oh she is so cute....when they try to talk to her it becomes obvious that she has some issues and I explain to people that she is autistic.  I usually get questions when they hear this.  I feel fortunate to have a child that has a smile that lights up a room and is such a looker.....LOL  It allows me to share about autism so much easier.

What a beautiful little girl!  Early intervention can make such a difference and I pray that is the case for your daughter.  You are a proud mommy and a true fighter.  Autism is a tough disease to deal with.......there is so much unknown but I believe more will be discovered especially as more and more kids are diagnosed.

Bless you and your girl!



~~~~Jennifer

Thank you Jennifer.  I hope you are right about finding a cause.

What a beautiful little girl!!!! (((HUGS))) to the both of you!!!

Thanks!  Don't you just want to pinch those cheeks??......LOL

Halli is very beautiful as are many autistic children because their faces are so symetrical.  I have worked with autistic children and adults for 30 yrs and they are truely special.  We know so much more now about how to help help understand this world. 

Blessing to both of you.  My son is 35 and mentally retarded.  God gives us these challenges for a purpose.  My years of working with the handicapped are due to my son and my life has been greatly enriched because of it.

Price you are so right.  I used to cringe when people would tell me that "god wouldn't have given you Halle if he didn't think you could handle it"  I am not a christian so it made no sense to me.  But I do believe in a purpose to our lifes....dahrma, karma, reicarnation and all that.....I now see that she was given to me for a reason.....and that reason will reveal itself in time.  For now I love her the best I know how.

Heather, she is absolutely gorgeous!!  Hugs to you both.  Swinging......

Linda

Thank you Linda!  I have to agree........lol

Beautiful - just like her mama!!

I think its great you are such an advocate for autism.  I truly enjoy reading your posts here and on FB about Halle's developments and achievements. 

Swinging everything we have she continues improving at the pace she has.  Keep us updated!