Gluten intolerance test is today. This time has allowed me to do a really great vaccuming of the house with out hearing him scream for it to be turned off due to his Aspergers and SPD. Which I typically need to vacuum 2-3 times daily just to stay on top of the crumbs and mess the kids bring and this always sets it back further. Yesterday, I took Colin out to eat with Braeten and I for a rare [about to be non existent for Colin!] morning breakfast yesterday of his absolute favorite french toast. He eats such a large portion that he typically is ordered the adults size vs. the kids plate. Braeten had eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns. I decided on some steak, shrimp, and salad. Running around and doing all what I do I need as much energy constantly to stay on top of it all. As no one truely knows what it's like to have a special needs child unless they have one of their own. It's horrible when you hear those making fun and saying how annoying how special needs people are, for example the guy with Asperger and turrets from American idol who ended up being one of the finale guys on the show but had these 'weird' mannerisms that he couldn't control. Seriously people, don't make fun of things you don't understand. Don't judge. Also, don't judge the parents of a special needs child. It's not the parenting, it's a neurological and beyond peoples parenting abilities.
Colin yesterday hugged 5 poles before entering Fred Meyers as he always does and if there isn't that repetition as well as soothing to him. Most people wouldn't have patience or scowl at allowing the child at having such extreme eccentric behaviors, however, with a special needs child you just adapt to loving them and allowing them to continue it so that you can prevent meltdowns and uplift his behavior and mindset. It really does make a difference. Yelling, defeats the purpose and makes more damage and lack of trust towards you which trust is vital with a special needs child between caregiver or parent to child.
On another note, I'm very thankful for what my parents have been doing for all of us. My mom has been purchasing vitamins for a few years now with far more expensive ones now to help with the brain, vision, stomach, etc. as well as dropping off some major gluten free groceries from time to time has been a huge support.
There is plenty more going on. This is just the iceberg of frustrations.
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