My name is Kaylene and I am 7, when I was a toddler I could talk a few words and play with others with ease, then one day at about 18 months of age, I stopped talking and preferred to be alone. I really did not want my own family to be near me. I completely isolated myself from everyone. I can not explain why.
Fortunately by the age of 22 months my parents had learned I was diagnosed with Autism and began early intervention. Now I do talk more and I do want to be around others. I struggle with my own peers. I enjoy the games they are playing but I really do not want to join, just play near them. I am so happy that I am engaging with my brother and my mom and dad, it feels like a reunion.
I am a very active little girl who enjoys all that life has to offer. I still have a lot more to learn about sharing and playing with other kids my own age, and well I still struggle with communication. I do suffer from unexplained tantrums, but all I would like out of life is to be accepted for who I am. I want to grow up and go to college and try to live as normal a life as possible. Please accept me for who I am and not feel sorry for me.
My autism is nothing to feel sorry for, I see life in a more positive way than most people. I enjoy flowers, swinging and running and sometimes I even enjoy school. I especially enjoy camping! Autism does not limit me from the joys in life, my parents expose me to everything.
Fresno, CA