How we got here

Jamil is a 22 month old boy, who is very intelligent. He also shows signs for Autism, and Sensory Integration Disorder. I do agree with the fact that he has a lot of sensory Issues, having worked in the field of Autism for 7 years I do not believe he actually has Autism... Now we get into the politics of it all. Diagnoses are pushed for, if a child does not fit into the box or mold that society has made up, there must be something wrong... I am guilty of pushing for a diagnosis for my son, now you may think Who in there right mind would do that? But here is the politics of it. There is simply not enough funding for Sensory problems (early intervention will pay for one hour a week) but what is that going to do for a child who is having problems with there every day life? Now Autism.. that's a whole other ball game. There is lot's and lot's of funding for Autism... Early Intervention is proven to be successful! Very very successful, and the brain is fully malleable up to age three, and I have even heard some sources say up to age five. There is even a lot of benefit from services started after age five.

So here we are. Jamil has been diagnosed with Autism as of 2 months ago. We received the report and it was almost laughable some of the markers they used. I honestly believe he is just very intelligent. The therapy can't hurt him though, so we shall peruse very avenue available to our son to give him the all the opportunities in the world, isnt' that what we all want to do for our children? Our avenue will simply be longer and more expensave than most.