Autism and Aidan

We are on a road to seeing if Aidan has autism. Aidan has a rough time talking, communicating his wants and desires. He has never told me he feels sick, he never acts sick even when his temperature is 103. He refers to play alone and has no imagination. He went through a long stage of hating water... now he seems to warming up to the idea. He has no fears...he is a dare devil to the extreme.

With all of our concerns. He is the silliest, brightest child I have ever seen. He can sing in perfect tune and color so beautifully that you wonder if he a two year old has really colored the picture he made. He loves his Pop Pop a name he has made for my Dad all on his own. He loves flowers and when he prays he all says is, "Flowers Amen." He loves animals, I almost think he prefers animals over people. He loves fish and the ocean. Most of all he LOVES trains and airplanes. He is all boy that is beyond true more than any of his difficulties. He may have autism, but he is perfect just the way God made Him. Aidan is love of our lives.

On Aidan good days, we see a glimpse of what is inside him. He is full of humor and love and kindness. He has this passion for books and counting. I know most people would be concerned, we are, but I see it has a good trait. Even though we go through a rough times with communicating and talking. I wouldn't trade it for the world. He is our baby and some people might not want accept him. But, that there loss and it sadness me to know that people haven't taken the time to get to know him, and learning to how to work with him.

We are in the process of getting Aidan evaluated. We are going to Marcus Autism Institute July 25th. Hoping and praying that it will go smoothly and we will get the 3rd appointment for the diagnoses appointment.

Sincerely,
Vanessa