Clay Clay the Wonder Boy,
Wow bud, what a whirl wind things have been lately. Mommy asked the pediatrician for an appointment with a specialist to help with your picky eating. I have been worried that you won’t get the proper nutrition you need to grow to be a big and strong guy. Through that appointment we were sent to have you tested for the autism spectrum.
You were diagnosed with PDD-NOS, although they stated that at another clinic you may not have been diagnosed. The team of psychologists stated that you are very mild, but do have some symptoms and with a diagnosis you can get more services to help you learn and grow. If you were older, the doctors said they would most likely have diagnosed you with Asperger's. We have spent a lot of time in various doctors’ offices and waiting rooms since then, however, I think after all these initial appointments, this should slow down a bit. It looks like we’ll be seeing an occupational therapist to help with sensory skills as you may not be interpreting all of your sensory cues, a speech therapist to help with social communication, a feeding therapist to help you broaden your food choices, and a behavioral therapist to help with tantrums. You have been such a good boy through all of this, and I am so proud of you. Everyone comments on how bright and friendly you are! I agree, you are an amazing little guy.
For your birthday we celebrated with three candles on your cake and ice cream. You did a great job huffing and puffing to blow out your candles. You received a basketball hoop and a soccer ball, along with some cars for your birthday. On our family Christmas morning, Santa Claus came and left you a giant train table that makes all kinds of sounds as you go around the tracks.
You LOVE it, and have been playing with it constantly. Grace tries to play with you, but you get upset at her disrupting the tracks. It was delightful to have your birthday and Christmas this year, as you are now at an age where you understand what it is all about and get so excited! You love the presents and the songs, the ornaments, and the tree. And I love you!
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