Just
when you think you are settling into accepting a medical diagnosis that
may change how your tween reacts in middle school, you show up at his
middle school family fun night and observe him.
Quiet,
sullen, alone and seemingly ignored around a crowd of energetic, happy
and enthused tweens. Tears freely surface as I reflect on the other
occasions (too many to list) that this observation has occurred.
No
one knows their children like their mother and I have had the privilege
to learn so much about my third son by participating in his medical
appointments and therapies we have chosen to support to help him
understand and deal with his tics and lack of attention.
He
is honest, caring, capable, determined, talented, observant, and loved
by so many--just not kids that attend his middle school!
Doesn't every parent want their kid to be accepted, loved, and included in school classes and activities?
