[kraig911]

I still remember when my daughter got assessed and the psychiatrist basically said. I know you probably have hopes and dreams for your daughter. But you need to put those away and forget them. That she would never be able to talk etc. My daughter can now talk some, I think she understands more than she lets on. We're doing great with potty training fortunately what we have are severe behavioral problems and communication. (She refuses to wear clothes, hits and bites, and basically screams all the time)

It's just harder than most can possibly imagine. When I look at her I see both my hopes and dreams from when I first held her still. The worst is seeing parents and neurotypical children together. I'm both happy for them but I get so envious. As time goes on too I'm finding my extended family invites us to less and less.