I will write about this more when I have time, but we got some results in yesterday an they were amazing!! Ty had a GARS autism rating evaluation done and he did not score on the autism spectrum. I have heard that the GARS scoring is more lenient than the ADOS, but the professional evaluator even went back when it came up typical and rescored and did not give him the benefit of the doubt on certain questions. She said he still didn't even come close to scoring on the autism spectrum. Would I feel better if he cleared an ADOS? Yes, I would, but she doesn't like the ADOS and she has been working with children who have autism for many, many years. One day, when I can afford to, I will make sure he clears an ADOS, as well...(evaluations aren't cheap!)She also did a very comprehensive speech evaluation and he scored within normal limits for a child his age on both receptive (what he understands) and expressive (what he can say) language. I think the language score was more shocking than the autism score. We have thought (as have many others)for some time now that he would not be considered on the autism spectrum. It was nice to hear it "officially", though. This does not mean he is without issue or our work is done. Actually, we will continue to work hard so that he does fall behind and revert to some of his old behaviors or lag behind his peers. He is doing very well in his regular preschool class and he will be heading to regular Kindergarten next fall with all the other kids. WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!! It happened, IT FINALLY HAPPENED!!!
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That is so great. The big middle finger to all the bitter parents who trash biomed, chelation and anything that helps our kids. They can keep shooting their kids up with toxins and being sheep....I'll stick with what works! Congrats!
My heart just skipped a beat! NICOLE!!!! and TY!!!! Congratulations!!!! You were one of my very first inspirations. I remember finding your blog and the video of Ty singing the alphabet. I remember thinking then how "typical" he seemed and if only my son could sing his ABC's. Well, he CAN now; however, not as clearly as Ty. We are trying very hard to follow in your's and Ty's footsteps and I couldn't be happier for your family. What a huge accomplishment and one that came with many sacrifices that I'm sure you don't regret. It takes a very dedicated parent to stay the course of this autism monster. You conquered it! I'm just so happy!
Joanna
Thank you Joanna!! Don't forget Ty was already three during that taping of the ABC's. Don't you worry, you will be posting the same sort of recovery post about Drew. You caught his autism even earlier and started the healing road right away. The mothers who have met him told me he is on his way, for sure!! Thank you for allowing me to be an inspiration. You are now an inspiration to so many. I continue to thank God for people like you who have been a support for me!
Somehow I came in as Jeff, my husband. I guess I was logged into his Google account!!!!
I know that but it still makes me cry when reading it:-) Happy tears though.
Alexandra
Alex,
You have been a constant support from the day of diagnosis to the day of recovery (holy, crap...recovery!!) Thank you, my dear friend, thank you.
Nicole
Bravo Mommy and Daddy
I knew you would do it ........You are truly Hero's in my book
You have saved TY's Life and my heart sings
my love always
Grandma
Nicole, you need to stop making me cry :-))
Thank you and love you guys!
Alexandra
P.S. I know, RECOVERY!!! Sounds awesome, ha?
Congratulations to your whole family. I am on the same journey and am completely emotional and happy for you right now. Keep up the good work and God bless. -Aida
I cannot tell you how happy I am for you. Ty is an inspiration, your family is an inspiration.
Love to you. <3
Congratulations..!! You are such an inspiration..
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