What on earth is that?

Today’s counseling session with Rachel brought about that word.  The christian therapist we are seeing seems to think this describes Rachel’s tendencies.  Testing will follow next week.  Well, something else for me to research, I guess. 

It all sounds believable.  It makes sense.  But, I just hate labels.  First, there was ADHD, now this?  I know there are true medical names and diagnoses out there, but I have such a hard time understanding it all.  I’m an analytical person and always seek to find the “why” in everything.  Since I don’t have these disorders, it’s very difficult for me to teach to a child with these disorders.  I don’t know if I’m “equipped” – if there is such a thing.  On the other hand, God will equip me with all I need.  He will help me to help her.  The description of asperger’s sounds so much like her too.  It’s such a newly named disorder that there’s not much to read about coping/therapy, so I may need order a few more ounces of patience from the Lord.  If I’ve taught her for 13 years with this “thing”, surely I can continue now that I know it has a name.

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Posted by AcceptanceWithJoy

[But, I just hate labels.] I used to hate labels too. Then I met a wonderful mom that gave me a new way to look at it. She explained that a diagnosis wasn't like a brand name ~ emblazoned on the outside that indicates value or worth. No, a diagnosis is more like the care label on the inside of the item. It tells you how to care for your child in so that he or she doesn't lose heart. May God give you wisdom as you discover your child's gifts and the areas in which special care is needed. Julie (mom to a child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)

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