Jean Shaw
Articles by this Author
Christmas, Autism and Why I Believe In Miracles
- By Jean Shaw
- Published 12/25/2007
- FAMILY ISSUES
- Unrated
I know it's wrong but I'm only human.
However, this year I seem to have got things into perspective. Instead of yearning for what I may have missed, I appreciate what I have.
Autism - Why You Need A Circle Of Friends
- By Jean Shaw
- Published 12/1/2007
- FAMILY ISSUES
- Unrated
Why? Well, my youngest son has autism and that was all he wanted.
He did, however, have a party for about 100 people which was something I'd never dreamed possible.
The day my youngest son was diagnosed with autism back in 1993 was unquestionably the worst day of my life. I'd already lost the cheerful, loving sociable bundle of joy I'd known prior to his MMR vaccine but getting the diagnosis made it so final
Autism And Disability - Why Little Things Can Mean Such A Lot
- By Jean Shaw
- Published 11/30/2007
- FAMILY ISSUES
- Unrated
Autism And Disability - Why Little Things Can Mean Such A
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I have a son who developed autism just after his first birthday and I wouldn't describe my life since as being easy.
However, today I was reminded just how lucky I am.
Through various non invasive interventions, endless patience and persistence, my son has developed into a nice young man who I can now take most places without wishing the ground would open up and swallow me.
My son is eighteen, physically very capable with a great sense of balance and hand/eye co-ordination.
He's now easy to look after and despite using limited language to communicate, he tries very hard in other ways to let people know what he wants and needs.
Autistic Adults - Why We Should Worry
- By Jean Shaw
- Published 11/28/2007
- FAMILY ISSUES
- Unrated
My friend's son has autism.
He never sleeps or at least not for any length of time and she is exhausted.
Over the years sleep deprivation has been a real problem and the only time she gets any rest is when he goes to respite care. Even then she admits to spending the whole of her waking hours thinking and worrying about him.
Quality time is something neither she nor any of the other family members get to enjoy and the strain is beginning to show.