I realized something interesting. Gradually my symptoms have been getting less intense. Not that I’m even remotely close to normal, but I’m a lot closer than I used to be. It happened so naturally I barely noticed, but it is true nonetheless. Very nice to recognize that it can happen. Often in the past I felt like nothing would improve and I would stay in the same situation forever.
Now I can say that I have a greater attention span by miles than before. Doing homework, piano practice, and going to school helped loads. I like playing more too. I have fun on wii and the iPad games. I enjoy improving my skills. In the beginning I stank. I see that I follow instructions better. My body listens better to my brain. The exercising I do helped here. I also have noticed that I stim less. I still stim plenty, but less. Hand flapping is way down.
I don’t know if it is because I am more mature or because I have worked hard on getting better, or both, but this gives me real encouragement to keep pressing on.
Your blog brings tears of joy to my eyes. You’re an amazing, and inspiring young man. Thank you for sharing your world with us bloggers. I have a 4 year old son who was diagnosed with PDD-NOS, and seeing how much you’ve accomplish just makes my heart so happy. — I stumbled upon your page from Pinterest. I’m new to the blogging world, but have had an account for a few years. You gained a new “follower”. Please feel free to check out my blog if you’re interested. *hugs*
You are very determined, and your hard work is paying off! You are so right…that is what encourages us to keep going. Press on!