Usually I have a plethora of issues to discuss on Autism Spectrum Disorder- and don’t get me wrong I still do. However, lately I have been thinking a lot about parents and the journey they embark on as well. October is my husband’s celebratory month and usually, most of our plans first revolve around how we can get away and at the same time support our daughter on the spectrum. In the past it has truly been a lot.
1-Where will she stay?
2-How many caregivers do we have to have to divide her time?
3-Can the grandparents help?
4-AND- If so how do we provide supportive activities and respite for them while they have her.
5-How do we explain that she needs more care than her sister and
6- How do we relax and let go.
The truth is my husband and I have been walking that delicate balance for sometime. But NOT this year! It is a WHOLE New World! And in our current space we are facing new challenges.
Now that we have the opportunity to relax and let go we find ourselves trying to figure out how to do that! Everyday we come into the realization that our daughter in spite of obstacles was doing her own analysis of when she could relax and let go. She is loving her new freedom and we are adjusting to ours.
