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[Guest guest]

Hello all, My name is Hope , mother to Avery, 9, diagnosed at

age 3 with autism and ADHD. It has been a very trying six years for me.

We have changed schools three times and finally have a setting that I

feel he can thrive and excel in. He adores both his teacher and his

child specific aide and so do I. He is currently reading on a third

grade level and spelling on a sixth grade level. He took the IOWA test

this year and did very well. His sociallization skill are still

delayed but he has come a long way. He is regaining speech everyday.

Although he still does not call me Mamma, or my husband Daddy unless

someone asks him who we are. I still take that as a small victory. I

am just looking for some words of encouragement, advice, or anything

else someone has to give. Most of all I just need a listening ear.

Thanks.