Second day

Logan had a visit from the Columbus Public School in-home specialist. I haven't met her, although Melissa says she is good, and Logan has taken to her pretty well. We also have another specialist coming in from a school that specializes in autistic children. She actually started the school that we want to enroll Logan in, so I feel good about that. They want to not only work with Logan, but want to teach the adults how to work with him and break some of his habits, in a way.

We've been on this journey a short time (he was first diagnosed on Dec 14th, and we've had more detailed diagnosis since then, which confirms the first diagnosis), and it seems frightening. I look at him and think how could he have this. But I can't think like that. I have to think how can I help him. He's my world, along with my three daughters.

I've seen and read about how having an autistic child can tear a family apart, rather than pull them closer. I think Melissa and I have an unsaid understanding that we will not let this happen to us. We are both there for him, and for each other for the support we both need.

A beginning

I'm starting this blog about my son Logan. He's 4 years old, and he was recently diagnosied with autism. He has high functioning autism, meaning he's very intelligent. The only problem is his social skills are developed like they should be. Emotionally, he's a 2 year old. It's hard at times, especially for my wife, since she's practically home with him 24/7. She's been a saint through all of this.

Throughout our days, there are things we learn, and things that Logan teaches us. As Logan, my wife and I go down this journey through the unknown, I will chronicle this as best I can. I'll link to various sites about autism and items I find to be of interest and importance.