Hi, my name is Erica and I am a 40 year old mom of four children. I have Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and SPD. My 12 year old son, Austin, has ADHD, SPD, and possible Asperger's Syndrome.

I came here to meet other people who have SPD or children with SPD. My son, Austin, was recently diagnosed with SPD. He is still being assessed for Asperger's Syndrome. Most people don't understand him. I just wish that they could see him the way I see him. He is so intelligent and funny.

A little about me:
I was born and raised in Vermont. So, needless to say, growing up in New England made me a huge Boston Red Sox fan! I am also a graphic artist and bird owner. I love crossword puzzles, coffee, reading literature, learning Sign Language and anything about the medical field.

Hey, welcome! Looks like we both have quite a few things in common :3 I'm also interested in literature, ASL, medical field-related things ((I'm going to be an OT when I finish college )) and I'm also a graphic artist to an extent :3

I know all too well what it feels like to not be understood, but as long as you support him through everything instead of dismissing him, then he'll do great

*hug* Swing by our chat sometime, we dont bite

Sila,
Thanks for such a warm welcome! It's nice to know that there are people out there like me!
I support my son in everything that he does. I'm the only one, aside from his brother and sister, that can understand him. So, I started a blog called Understanding Austin, so that friends, teachers, and others who know him can come to understand him as well as we do.


Erica (Foxxfire)

Hey np! :3 The admin here Dan has made me feel very welcomed, so I try to do my best to show how warm of a place we are :3 We may be small but we're friendly and understanding. ^^

That's a smart idea, posting a blog to help others understand him :3 A lot of people, especially children, with disabilities tend to be very very bright too Just look at Einstein - He couldn't do math very well at all but he's well known for being a genius. :3

Hi guys.. nice to see you chatting here.. glad to meet you all.Have a nice day.

(10-21-2010, 03:44 PM)Foxxfire Wrote: Hi, my name is Erica and I am a 40 year old mom of four children. I have Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and SPD. My 12 year old son, Austin, has ADHD, SPD, and possible Asperger's Syndrome.

Hi, Erica! I'm a 36 year old mom of seven, and my baby.. actually one of the 2 yr old twins, has SPD, autism, severe food allergies and seizures no one can explain.

I came here to meet other people who have SPD or children with SPD. My son, Austin, was recently diagnosed with SPD. He is still being assessed for Asperger's Syndrome. Most people don't understand him. I just wish that they could see him the way I see him. He is so intelligent and funny.

I think that's a worthy desire on your part. No one really understood Logan, either, until he started progressing with all his therapies. Now it's easy for EVERYONE to see how funny and smart he is... something I've known since he was little more than an infant.


A little about me:
I was born and raised in Vermont. So, needless to say, growing up in New England made me a huge Boston Red Sox fan! I am also a graphic artist and bird owner. I love crossword puzzles, coffee, reading literature, learning Sign Language and anything about the medical field.

We have some things in common, besides our sons. I love love LOVE coffee, I just downloaded three medical papers on the connections and findings of children with both SPD and autism, and I have a blog too.. called Living with Logan.

I'll have to visit yours, and please feel free to swing by our little blog any ole time!

So great to see you here! I think you'll be impressed with the warmth and understanding you'll find here.

Thanks for sharing with us! I look forward to seeing more from you!
Caryn