Today was, regrettably, a very "autism" day and a little trying on the nerves. Ainslee was self-absorbed more than usual today and I had to whip out the pictures for breakfast and dinner. Most of her language was repetitive, she had a couple small fits, hard time following directions, and more stubborn than usual. Very hard to reach today. Dinner was also a battle. I don't know what's up but I can only chalk it up to "one of those days." I mean all people, in general, don't always have a perfect day, why should she? I'm not holding it against her but I'm also not going to say that my eyes didn't cross a couple times and that I wasn't frustrated at times. It makes me feel guilty and like a bad mom but, I mean, it happens I suppose.
On a bright note, tonight when I initially asked her what she wanted for dinner, she answered me for the first time ever....appropriately. Usually I have to give her a choice of two pictures or verbal choices, or I just have to pick for her. Tonight when she came to me and said, "time to eat" I replied with, "what do you want to eat?" She then replied "want eat fish sticks."
Also, I started reading a book today entitled Autism By Hand by Lorca Damon. You should look it up on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Autism-By-Hand-Lorca-Damon/dp/1467981567/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388541269&sr=8-1&keywords=autism+by+hand. I started it at about 3PM today and only have 5 chapters left and the chapters go by quickly. I'm able to relate to it so... I love it.
Happy New Year! Hope you have a happy and safe one!
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