Autism Awareness Day 2014

Well I haven't ever really been public about this, and there are days when I don't even know if I can accept it. I am a parent of a child diagnosed with Autism. About one year ago we got the official diagnosis. I have always advocated for my childs exceptional needs, and have catered to his behaviors and differences his whole life. I just don't know if I fully accept the diagnosis of Autism.
I have had a few blogs in my time. Never really had a following, but write to vent and express myself. I am not sure if this will even take off, but I am willing to take a chance.
The worst thing about Autism is the waiting lists for specialists. I have been waiting for 5 years for one specialist, and have yet to get an appointment. The specialist will be able to give me more direction into the treatment and therapies associated with my childs multiple diagnosis. He is not just diagnosed with Autism, he is also diagnosed ADHD. The ADHD diagnosis better suits the things that concern me about my sons behavior. I am comfortable with that, and medication has improved my childs academics dramatically.
Honestly I feel like it is a giant puzzle, and you can only add one piece at a time. You don't know how many pieces are in the box, because the number is infinite or endless. You also have to dig through the box and try to find the right piece. You could try 100 pieces that don't fit before you find the one that does.
The pieces are things that work for the other families in your network of families you know that contend with the same diagnosis of their children. You think you may have a solution in your toolbox, but it doesn't work with your child. I think that is the most heart breaking part of coping. That is why I titled this blog One Piece At A Time. You can honestly only handle one piece at a time. If you try to handle more then one you become overwhelmed and frustrated.
I hope that my readers/followers can laugh, cry, and whatever along with me. I am not fond of the puzzle symbol associated with autism, but I am learning to embrace it one piece at a time.