Itendswithmexx wrote:
Would you love to have a low functioning autistic child ?
I'm diagnosed Level 2 and ADHD so I guess I'm low functioning compared to others.
I don't think I ruined my parents' lives.
I've also been a single mum to my Autistic and ADHD / Gifted daughter since she was six months old.
She's almost 25 now and still lives with me full time like a sister / best friend.
She also has a permanent disability from a physical illness. Oh, and Epilepsy.
And PTSD.
And MDD / Agoraphobia.
She's a chef and she has published books.
It's all good.
Itendswithmexx wrote:
Oppositional conduct disorder child would be so difficult.
I fostered / adopted a boy with ODD, ADHD and learning disabilities when he was 3. His parents were addicts so he was a drug baby too. He's grown up and thriving, making tons of money and living independently since he was 18. He's travelled the world on his own and he lives on another continent now, earning a fortune. He's doing great, thanks, and he's the happiest most successful / talented / self-sufficient young man I know.
Yes there were some rough times when he was young, but I don't regret a minute of it.
Incidentally no, I didn't have the luxury to homeschool either of my kids. I worked full time as an Autistic ADHD single mother from the time they were babies. One child with ASD / ADHD, one with ODD / ADHD.
I made it work.
They both turned out to be incredible people.
Itendswithmexx wrote:
Doubt many girls get diagnosed with add. Lengthily process to get diagnosed.
My daughter and I are both diagnosed combined-type ADHD (meaning ADD & ADHD).
Our assessments took about 20 hours each, but yes girls can have ADHD.
Itendswithmexx wrote:
Why would you want your child to struggle? Is it sadism?does it make you feel superior?
I don't want my children to struggle. That's why I was a dedicated parent, and I'm sure Ettina will be one too.
(It doesn't make me or anyone else superior. It makes us good parents.)