I have watched Addison bloom into such a wonderful, beautiful, smart, caring child. I love every minute I get to see her explore her world. In the past year, I have noticed she does her exploring a bit differently than other children her age. She has her quirks, and her struggles. After the second visit with her pediatrician where it was recommended that we visit a developmental specialist, we finally had our appointment this morning. Addison has been diagnosed with moderate autism.
Before you respond, please know we don't need any sympathies or apologies. I have always said in this long journey of developmental delays, CP diagnosis, therapies, Botox etc....Addison would be the way she is no matter what any dr labeled her to be. She is who she is. We love her, are so proud of the strong, intelligent, smiling girl she is, and will always be there fighting in her corner for WHATEVER is best. And knowing more about her needs and the way Addison works, means we can do things the Addison way. She will have the best possible chance at achieving! So we see everything as a blessing, as it's the path we were meant to take....together.
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