Letter concerning Jayden from Kristin

For some this may be a duplicate ...

Well we got through today! This has been a long awaited appointment. First of all, I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for your thoughts and prayers you offered in Jayden's behalf. I can't tell how you strongly we felt the power of our Heavenly Father in this process and I know it was because of all of you. What a testimony builder for both Sterling and me!!! Thank you again for your love and support for our family and especially for sweet Jayden.

We met with a psychologist today and got a diagnosis for Jayden. He has been officially diagnosed with autism. He is considered "high functioning" which means he can and will be able to function pretty close to "normal". We were told that he will need some extra occupational therapy to help with his sensory issues and a couple of things regarding his schooling that will help. But for the most part we found out that we can do a lot of stuff with him at home each day. We learned so much today! We had a lot of "oh, that's why" moments and a lot of "well that explains why..." moments as well. I can't even tell you how wonderful today was for all of us. The most important thing was that we got to better understand how and why Jayden is the way he is. We have quickly gained that much more love and respect for Jayden and the hardships he is going through. We have learned more of how to deal with him and what we need to do to help him progress towards where he needs/wants to be. He has a long road ahead of him but we already feel so much more equipped to handle what is ahead. Sterling and I still have so much to learn and are willing and wanting to learn all that we can to help him. I could go on and on about what we learned so feel free to ask if you are interested. There are things that anyone and everyone can and should know regarding how to deal with Jayden and we're more than willing to explain if you would like.

Thanks again for all of your support. As I said, we still have a long road ahead and lots to teach Jayden and help him with but with patience and love we will get through it!! Love you all!!

Kristin