You cannot tell me that if your child has been diagnosed with Autism that they do not have facial expressions Sarah has always had significant facial expressions as you have been able to see through the pictures that I have shared.
This picture is before any diagnosis and in my mind everything was going good. Little did I know that my world would be shaken and turned upside down 2 years later.
The diagnoses of Autism not only shook our immediate family, but it had a significant impact on the rest of the family also.
Some of the family did not know what to do or say. Thank goodness for grandma's. Either my mom or Robert's mom would always have a word of encouragement, or if we were living around them they would try to watch Marci, Anna and Sarah so that Robert and I could get away for a while.
It was very difficult for anyone to babysit Sarah because she was basically attached to my hip. I was the one that everyone asked "What do I do?" when she was having a melt down. I had know clue what to tell them at the time.
I have no biological sisters or brothers but my husband has several siblings and they helped as much as they could also with Sarah.
I can honestly say that Sarah (although it has been a struggle) has a special relationship with all of her aunts and uncle. She has even touched the hearts of her cousins.
I believe that our family has learned to see Sarah first and Autism (and other diagnosis) second. For Sarah that is a blessing.
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