Walking out of the doctor’s office today - I barely remember. The only words I kept hearing over and over again were those of our family doctor who sympathetically stated - *There is a diagnoses somewhere I’m sure, I’m just not qualified to make it*

It’s suspected that Myles has Aspergers - a form of autism. Here are a few links for those who aren’t familiar with this syndrome

http://www.aspergers.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=34

http://www.autismsocietycanada.ca/understanding_autism/resources/index_e.html#Aspergers

Myles exhibits many of the symptoms which we simply thought were quirks. He is very hesitant to wear new coats, jackets, hats, shoes, boots etc, he will cover his ear when things become too loud, and he is very smart - just to name a few.

Up until today we were finding alternate reasons as to why these thing might be happening. It may have been denial, it may have been to try and keep positive. Whatever it was I’m not so certain we can cling to that any longer.

We were given 3 options

1) Going through our local health until which is free, but could take a year to have him looked at

2) Having him tested privately, which is VERY exspensive. We will need to look into our coverage and see what the outcome is.

3) Having a pediatrician referral and then going from there.

So, our journey begins as we check into coverage and await an appointment with the pediatrician.

As a parent you prepare yourself for the challenges - lack of sleep, potty training, drugs, alcohol, but I don’t think you ever prepare yourself for situation such as this.

The only thoughts I’m left with - are now what?? Denial is no longer an option.

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