Dawn Marie

One year later

It has been one year since Caden’s diagnosis of Level 2 ASD ( Autism Spectrum Disorder) and SPD ( Sensory Processing Disorder). And what it a year it was! Around this time last year we had just started with speech therapy and occupational therapy. Having only two in person sessions with each therapist before quarantine,Continue reading “One year later”

Caden’s March Update

Autism & SPD: February 19th, Caden had his first of now weekly Speech therapy session. Knowing how much Caden dislikes and stresses out being anywhere that resembles a doctors office, and strangers. His therapist is so friendly and animated, she took Caden’s lead even though he was not wanting to engage. Within 15 minutes CadenContinue reading “Caden’s March Update”

Some Facts About ASD

Along with this blog, I do write a monthly newsletter for Family and friends who aren’t into the online/social media thing. I enjoy doing both, however I tend to leave out fun facts or did you know information as the format is different and I’m still learning this whole blog thing * shrug and facepalm*Continue reading “Some Facts About ASD”

Caden’s News February 2020

January 30th, Caden was observed & seen by 5 Doctors over 4.5 hours. At the end of the longest day of Caden’s life so far, we received the conformation of ASD ( Autism Spectrum Disorder) diagnosis. Even though it was what we were expecting to hear, the overwhelming feelings begin to seriously hit. Now weContinue reading “Caden’s News February 2020”

Caden’s News 2020

Turning 2 & Autism: Since being diagnosed and beginning the long process of finding out exactly where Caden is on the spectrum, we have been one busy family. While waiting for Caden’s hearing test, we received the more in depth questionnaire from Kaiser SF Autism Center. This took some time to go over & answerContinue reading “Caden’s News 2020”

Caden Roger: Turning 2 & Autism

November 8th, 2019 Caden Roger celebrated his 2nd year around the sun. November 13th, 2019 Caden was diagnosed with ASD ( Autism Spectrum Disorder) Although as parents we had already suspected that Caden was uniquely different for most children his age, the actual diagnosis was still overwhelming to receive. We have both cried, celebrated, andContinue reading “Caden Roger: Turning 2 & Autism”

My First Blog Post

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.