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MustangTania · #1 February 14th, 2011, 07:56 AM

Hi everyone! I didn't even realize there was a board for this topic, so I'm thrilled to have come upon it!! My name is Tania. I'm 38yo and the proud mommy to a beautiful almost 2 year old boy, AJ. He was very recently diagnosed with PDD/NOS by the County's Early Intervention Team. The only words he says right now are dada, mom mom and I think, Car. He is speech delayed and also will be getting cognitive therapy. I'm happy to be here and look forward to getting to know you all! Thanks!

#2 February 14th, 2011, 09:59 AM

Welcome! My name's Missa and I also have an amost 2 year old who is speech delayed and a bit "quirky". Her name is Harper and her brother's name is Dominic and he's almost 4. Dominic was diagnosed with Autism when he was 3. He's also non-verbal. Any questions or concerns you have or venting that just needs to be done, you've chosen the perfect place for it.

MustangTania · #3 February 14th, 2011, 10:13 AM

Thank you so much Missa! Your children are beautiful!!

picklesmama · #4 February 14th, 2011, 12:23 PM

Hi Tania, I'm Crissy, 37, mom of 5. My almost 7 year old Angus has autism. He was about 2½ when we realized something was up with him. He was still not talking at that point; EI immediately got us started with signing and PECS which helped immensely.
My almost 2 year old, Kate, and your AJ are both February babies. I think I've seen you post in our Playroom recently. Welcome!

MustangTania · #5 February 14th, 2011, 12:50 PM

Thank you so much for the welcome! Crissy, I've found some great boards on the JM website and I've been trying to visit lots of them. Happy day early birthday to Kate!!

AJ will be starting his EI therapy sessions very shortly. I just got off the phone with the Coordinator who is in the process of setting up AJ's teachers according to our availability, etc. He will be having 8-10 90 minute sessions a week. I'm excited for him!! I really look forward to getting to know everyone here. It's the toughest thing to see your child struggling. Thanks again!!

dotcomkari · #6 February 15th, 2011, 06:21 AM

Welcome to our group sweetie! I am Kari! I have three kids. Bianca is my oldest she is 7 and in first grade. Kai is 4, he has Autism and a few other special needs. Kai has a very limited vocabulary. He is mainstreamed into pre-k this year.
Lastly is our two year old Asia, who is a bright and sassy little one!

I look forward to getting to know you better! feel free to post any questions you may have and anytime you need help feel free to send me a PM here also!

Fae*Aibell · #7 February 15th, 2011, 08:37 AM

Hi, my name is Molly. Im mom to Jake 6, Reese 4 and Amelia 1. Jake and Reese have both been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome, ADHD hyperactive type and dyspraxia. Welcome.