by Elizabeth Pulido
As a 14 year old now, Isaac has grown! I am here to share our story with exciting moments and challenges.
Isaac was diagnosed with autism at the age of five. With the diagnosis, now looking back, I know there was a special plan for our family. I believe different ages are seasons of development and adjustments help our children with family, community and school support. I am grateful for organizations like P2P and the Disability Network and the entire village. It does take a village to raise a child! We are not alone in this walk, others know exactly what you are feeling and the grieving process of a diagnosis. Take time to process the feelings and call other parents who know exactly what you are going through.
I interviewed Isaac with a few questions:
Question #1: What should I tell parents about having a child with autism?
He replied, “I have adapted to autism and integrated into society pretty good.”
Question #2:Are there any challenges with autism?
“They are little problems, I can handle them.”
Question #3: What are your hobbies?
“I like video games of course, walking, and traveling, preferably by plane.”
Question #4: What would you tell parents if they just found out about their child having autism?
“Give them the best life, love them for who they are!”
I have to agree, wouldn’t you? Isaac has a great sense of humor, don’t forget to laugh! He asked me to tell you he is pretty good at math!
