Autism diagnosis? Forget it!

Autism diagnosis? Forget it!

Autism! Pdd nos! Asperger syndrome! ADHD! Highly functional! Low functionality! Delayed! Hearing these words about your child can be overwhelming. They can destroy you to the core. The good news is that they don't have to! Let me tell you why.

It doesn't matter. That's correct. It just doesn't matter. If you really want to help your child, read on. I'm serious. Don’t be like the thousands who wish they had “lived” this concept sooner.

Imagine for a moment that you have a newborn. He is simply perfect. At two years old, his fingers are so long that they look strange. You go to a reputable doctor and ask, "What's wrong with my child? Why are his fingers so long?" The doctor smiles and says, "Your child has a disease called spindle finger. He has a natural talent for playing musical instruments. Many dream of having this talent."

They are absolutely thrilled and can't wait to share the news. You rush home, but on the way you stop to buy a toy xylophone, a piano, a drum set, and a flute. You put them on the floor when you get home and you watch proudly as your toddler strums each one of them. You don't care that everyone else thinks it just sounds like noise. You have a budding musician on your hands and he's practicing!

As the months go by, encourage your child to play instruments. He gets a little older and expresses his love for the piano. They take him to piano lessons, listen to famous piano players and maybe even go to concerts. You explain to your son that his fingers are long because he is talented at playing the piano. Your son plays the piano beautifully. He is proud of his fingers and his talent. You are proud of your son.

They meet the doctor a few years later. You proudly tell him about your child's piano skills. He smiles broadly and says, "I invented everything. There is no condition called spindle finger." "What?" They shout, "This is impossible. My child is an excellent player."

“Of course he is,” says the doctor. "It's called faith. You believed in your child's fingers. You believed in his talent. You encouraged him. It didn't matter how many mistakes he made. You hardly heard them because you knew he was on the path to greatness. Your son felt your faith. He saw it in your eyes. He felt it pass through his being. It inspired him. Every time he looked at his long fingers, he thought about his talent. He felt proud of He knew he could do it. Her unwavering faith inspired him to be the best he can be. “

My advice to you is this. Forget the boxes and labels. Ignore the judgments. Your child is fascinating. Your child is a unique and wonderful being who is incredibly special. Give him the tools. Encourage him on his journey. Never lose trust in him. Stand by his side. Teach him as much as you can. Watch in delight as he far exceeds everyone's expectations. Everyone except you and everyone who has joined your faith along the way!

Inspired by Jene Aviram