My name is Whitney, I have PDD-NOS and I have three wonderful children. Chance is 7 yrs old, he has mild to moderate high functioning Autism. He didn't get properly diagnosed until he was 5yrs old, eventhough he was receiving services through Early Intervention, no one suspected Autism except for me. He had been misdiagnosed three times by two different child psychologists and a pediatrician. After he was diagnosed I had to fight to get him the services he needed but he is doing great now. Chance attends a local public school and is in a mainstream classroom. He loves all things Star Wars and penguins.
I have a 27 month old daughter named Trinity who is also on the spectrum. We're currently going through the evaluation process to get her a proper diagnosis. Trinity was crawling by 5 months old and walking by her first birthday. She is very bright and curious, she is extremely intelligent too. Trinity doesn't speak words but is very vocal and she is a beautiful, sassy little girl. Trinity loves Mickey Mouse and reading books.
I'm very comfortable with ASD. My children are miracles and I relate to them well. Many people ask me what it's like to raise two children with ASD, when you have it yourself. People often assume it's very difficult but in my opinion it isn't. I can relate to my children from a point of view that no one else can. I've been there and done that. Having PDD-NOS has been a gift when it comes to parenting my children with ASD because I "get it". We may be quirky and sometimes strange, but we're a whole lot of fun! If given the opportunity I wouldn't change a thing, we're all unique and special in our own ways.
Cookeville, TN