I suppose it is only appropriate to start with introductions. My name is Sarah. My husband Scott and I have two boys, ages six and three. Our oldest son, Elijah, will be the focus of this blog, though Owen, the youngest, will come up from time to time I am sure. Elijah has always been different, but only last year, at age five, did that difference receive its first label, in the form of an ADHD diagnosis. I am actually working on writing a memoir of our journey with Elijah up to this point. I would like to start this first blog entry by sharing the introduction to this piece, as a way for readers to see what we are currently facing. I may share excerpts from this memoir from time to time to help paint a clearer picture of the history behind the current issues I will be discussing. Here is the introduction to the memoir : August 2013 I had just given birth to my first child, a son, Elijah, the month before. That evening in late August, I held my baby to my chest, watc...
This is a place where I share my thoughts, feelings, and experiences about being a parent to a child with Autism and ADHD, and our journey through trying to parent him. I want to be real and honest about the worst days, and share the joy of the best days. I hope that others with similar experiences can find a sense of comfort in knowing they are not alone, and that they can laugh and cry as they read about our relatable experiences.