autism45

Our son, Ben is 59 years old. He was diagnosed in 1966, when very little was known about autism, and very few people had ever even heard of it…including many doctors. Our whole family were truly pioneers in dealing with autism. My blog tells what the diagnosing procedures were back then, and what was available for an autistic child at that time. We noticed a change in his communication and behavior when he was 2 1/2 to 3 years old. This blog contains insights into 55 years of dealing with autism–it is written in the hope that it will be of help to others!

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1. Griefs Buried Deep (Introduction)
2. My Diary About Ben’s Birth To Diagnosis At Age Four
3. Ben’s 1st Diagnosis At Age Four
4. Ben at Four and Five Years of Age
5. Ben at age 6
6. Pilot Program at University for Ben at age 6
7. Graduate Student in Behavioral Research & Ben–Age 6
8. Symptoms of Autism As A Child; Improvements As An Adult
9. Ben at school, and teaching at home–ages 8-10
10. My Christian Testimony Concerning Autism–Ben’s Birth Through 50 years.
Scriptures That Ministered To Me!
The Autistic Child’s Spiritual Potential
Feelings About Having a Handicapped Child–(Or How I Felt)!
How Siblings Related To Autistic Brother
Things Ben said and did while I was taking Chemo!
Always Difficult Decisions 10/20/11
Ben Today–Autism & Meds–7/17/11–5/18/12
Observing Ben’s “Mode of Operation!” (Rituals) 01/01/ 2012
Poem: How Long Lord?
Poem: “The Swing”–Written While Watching Our Autistic Son Swing!
Poem: Ben’s Visit Home!
Poem: Quiet Solace
The D’s & C’s of Autism–By CNS
Pioneers in the Wilderness of Autism
Update on Ben’s Move to Springdale, AR 7-26-13
Poem: My Re-Awakening
Recommended Blog–By Ann Kilter
Journal About Ben’s Recent Move! 8/11/13
Latest Report from New Living Facility–9/17/13
Upsets Continue–10/06/13 By: LCS
Ben On A Trip With Us–10/28, 2013
Update on: Letter to Committee Deciding Ben’s Placement 1/27/14
Update On Committee’s Decision 1/27/14
Sibling’s Story About Ben (names changed)
Ben Settled Back at Conway CHDC–2-24-14
Aggression Rears Its Ugly Head–By Carole Norman Scott
Controversial New Med For Ben
A Visit With Ben–10-28-14
Poem–Carefree Summer Days–By: CNS
Before Autism: My Pleasant Childhood Memories–By:CNS
Update on Ben’s Health–8/15/15
A Recent Grand Mal Seizure (8/12/16–By Carole Norman Scott

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Another Blessed Christmas–2016!

Posted on January 6, 2017 by autism45

God answered prayer for Ben to have a calm and joyful Christmas with family–2016! Continue reading →

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