Autism, Anxiety... Angelic

Ashton took the bus today- typical hospital app with his geneticist. BUT he hasn't been for 4 years so this was a biggie. Went over major issues my little man has been facing. 

Demonstration: Ashton: "pant pant pant, whine whine, cry"  Mom: "Ashton, what's wrong?" A: "pant pant pant pant" M: "Ash, calm down... you're okay." A: "uncontrollably crying" M: -walking away, saddened by a feeling of not being able to help- 

This happens 10-50 times/day. It's heartbreaking. He wants nothing and everything all.at.once. 

Diagnosis: AMAZING! finally- we hope to have figured it out. Anxiety disorder. The geneticist was shocked we have been living like this, and -GET THIS- apologized.SO a referral has been sent to the psych and a medication will be in his near future.She said since his trigger to calm down is "pop" she believes his brain is asking for a stimulant to help it relax, thus craving pop. She encouraged the pop and said until the meds kick in, it's his vice and his brain may need it. 

Issue #2: spots on his skin
Diagnosis: NORMAL! 

Issue #3: Behavior issues, communication struggles among many many other things.
Diagnosis: She believes he has... ready for this one?.... AUTISM! she sent a referral for us and just wants a "confirmation" of what she already observed. WHICH means, LOTS of funding opens up- LOTS. This IS good news. 

Otherwise Ashy is doing pretty well, she gave us some pros and cons of the growth hormone, which we decided a while back against. But she would like us to read some more literature about it. She said one major con would be that if he doesn't ever walk, we may end up with a very large grown up to carry around -LOL-. a big pro would be his muscle mass will improve since he has NONE and maybe it will help him push himself in his wheelchair, or crawl better? 

Ashton is tired, sipping some pop on the couch and watching Blues Clues. Thanks for reading!

American Puppies Say "Meow"

Apparently, according to Ashton American puppies say "Meooooow" instead of the usual "Woof" like back home. Thanks Ashton, for the laugh.

BIg Seat... Small Feat

OKAY! so the OC calls today to tell me she has some exciting news to share. In her therapy session today she sat Ashton on the toilet on a ring, with a foot stool under his feet! He sat there patiently for about 10 minutes. Calmly, quietly chit chatting and a few giggles. 

One word: AMAZED! he didn't panic or have an anxiety attack (which for him right now is everyday) he managed to sit there, unbelievable. 

I am so so proud, and hope to post about his first "pee" oh man, that will be awesome. I never thought a pee could excite me so much. 

Hopefully he'll let me get a famous potty picture too.... but shhhhhh don't tell him I said that. 

Halloween Puppy

Trick or Treat! 

Obviously a puppy ghost isn't a typical costume, but it sure beats Dora or some other widely known character. Why you ask? well, because being a puppy ghost means you can say booo woof all day long and people will hand you candy. Take THAT Dora! 


It was all too fun Trick or Treating this year, all the funny pumpkins we touched (and threw) it's not all about Candy with him you see. He LOVES seeing the kids all dressed up. 


Candy was a HUGE part of it though, he carefully examined each piece plunked into his bucket. Some he said "thanks guy" and some he said "put me dowwwwwn" because he really just wanted to look at the bar, so really can you blame him.

So now, he has endless treats to tinker with everyday and eat each night. We bribe him with his peaches and peas to get those sought after smarties he keeps eyeballing. Thus ends Ashton's favorite season- well until Santa rolls into town that is. 

Ashton The Great

I decided that Ashton would like to share his everyday activities and such with family and friends. He has a lot to talk about! welcome to Ashton's world. I will share videos, pictures and phrases that Ashton bursts out daily. My puppy loving boy would love if you join along on the ride of his life.