New to the journey, but learning!

Even though our family is super new to this journey there are a few things that we have already learned.

1.  I do know that I was hesitate to even tell others about our sweet KB's diagnosis because I did not want her labeled. My hesitation was changed when my mother-in-law gave me a new perspective. She told me to look at it a different way, look at it as me informing others on how to help her. If others do not know her struggles, they will not be able to help her.

2.  I do know that people mean well when they say things, but some things that people mean for good really get under my skin. For example, when I am in the grocery store and she is having a tantrum, please do not come over and say, "Bless your heart." 

3.  Do not compare her to other kids with Autism. Not every child with Autism exhibit the same behaviors. 

4. Please, Please do not say to us that you do not think she has Autism based on the little knowledge you know of her. She has it, you might mean well, but it makes a us feel like you aren't supportive of our family. 

We need encouragement and we need support.