Yesterday (19 Sep) we went to the Child Development clinic/centre for an appointment.
This appointment was to put to rest our uncertainty that he could be different from the rest of the children.
That he was autistic.
We spent a great deal of time being interviewed and him under the doctor's watchful gaze.
After about 2 hours, the verdict was revealed.
Doctor's preliminary assessment was that he was a "high functioning autistic". This meant that he displayed classical symptomatic signs of being one with high IQ given his love (obsession) with space and science-related topics.
I guess we were prepared for it for a long time and just wanted confirmation from the experts.
Personally I wasn't surprised but know that God had given us a really special boy who needs careful nurturing in order to bring out his greatest talent to benefit society.
Despite the financial pressures that we will inevitably face, I have no doubt that God will continue to provide and care for this family.
Thanks be to our God for this little boy.
This appointment was to put to rest our uncertainty that he could be different from the rest of the children.
That he was autistic.
We spent a great deal of time being interviewed and him under the doctor's watchful gaze.
After about 2 hours, the verdict was revealed.
Doctor's preliminary assessment was that he was a "high functioning autistic". This meant that he displayed classical symptomatic signs of being one with high IQ given his love (obsession) with space and science-related topics.
I guess we were prepared for it for a long time and just wanted confirmation from the experts.
Personally I wasn't surprised but know that God had given us a really special boy who needs careful nurturing in order to bring out his greatest talent to benefit society.
Despite the financial pressures that we will inevitably face, I have no doubt that God will continue to provide and care for this family.
Thanks be to our God for this little boy.