A very Personal Blog.

So I decided I would write a Blog about the things Tristan and I have been going through recently in our lives. This is definitely not something I have talked about to many people at all. The select few I have opened up to about this have been so supportive to me and Tristan and I couldn't be more thankful!

Ever since Tristan was about a year and half of, I definitely realized there was a significant speech delay. Everyone kept saying, "All kids are different" and "He will talk when he's ready." Everything Tristan did Physically, was always one time or ahead of time! So it was definitely a surprise when he wasn't talking like the other kids. So, I let it go. Listening to what everyone else said. I gave it a couple more months. But about 6 months ago, I went to Tristan's Doctor, and after not having speak more than a couple words I expressed my concern for his language. His doctor referred us to Speech Therapy. Apparently, Speech Therapy is only covered unless your Child Has been diagnosed with a Disability, or it's a result of injury. Otherwise, I would be paying the 150.00 copay for his weekly speech therapy sessions! SERIOUSLY?? Frustrated and not sure where to turn, my god sent friend Virginia referred me to a Company Called Baby Net. Baby Net is a free service which pays for everything your Insurance doesn't cover. IE- EVERYTHING! So Tristan has been seeing his Speech Therapist for weekly Visits for the last couple months! I have notices a significant amount of progress, but so far Tristan has been diagnosed with a Receptive and Express Language Delay, AKA MRELD. Along with the delays Tristan has had Verbally, there's been some tenancies that I have seen from him, and behavioral trates that are not "Normal." and I don't hold my son to "Normal" standards. But, there are somethings that are concerning when it comes to behavioral issues, and the things he does.


I decided to write this because tomorrow, Tristan has a Meeting with the Division of Autism.

I don't know at this point, if the things be has been going through can be considered Autistic, or if there's something else going on. I have been really persistent with getting Tristan as much help as possible. And, I am proud of the goals he has been reaching.

I am curious about the outcome tomorrow. I am not looking for sympathy! I just wanted to let my close family and friends know what's going on. Since I haven't really been open about it, until I find out the results of tomorrows assessment. I look at this as a positive situation, no matter what the outcome. I am very open minded and I am only concerned about getting Tristan as much help as possible.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. We appreciate your support.


Stephanie.