DSM

The new guidelines for diagnosing autism based on the DSM:

http://autism.about.com/od/diagnosingautism/a/What-Are-The-New-Criteria-For-Diagnosing-Autism-Spectrum-Disorders.htm

So Aiden goes from the label of "PDD-NOS" to having an "autism spectrum disorder".  Does it really matter how you label it...???  Yes, if children start falling though the cracks and fail to receive any services!  Would Aiden have been diagnosed with a communication disorder instead?  Maybe, and then what?  He wouldn't qualify for ABA therapy anymore?  Glad we got to bypass that mess on top of everything else.  I can be grateful for that! :)

Summer 2013

Blessed and having a blast this summer!

                           Brandon's graduation party--Sun Prairie Athletic Club water park

 

 

Our swing set from the neighbors

I always knew all 3 swings would be full someday :)

Yard work.  He climbed up himself!

                          A visit with aunt Amy and uncle Scott ("AmyScott") in Sun Prairie

Cousin Brandon's bird.  Aiden loves animals, and still misses his doggie very, very much!

Pool play date with church friends

Freedom Fest for the 4th of July (a free carnival/fireworks show)

A hug from Aiden while they wait for a ride :)

My mom's neighbor let them jump on the trampoline, and yes, that is a sprinkler underneath!

Just chillin' waiting for Grandpa's firework show

Theatre class (a friend taught the class)

Madison Zoo

Little Amerikka for the first time!

My 5K--the boys were great!

The corn pit @ Rock County Fair

Daddy's home!  Last 2 week drills in July--EVER :)

 

 



4 Wheeling' with Grandpa!  Aiden said, "faster!" :)