PDD-NOS

What does pdd-nos mean or look like for/to you? Each person or family will have a different yet similar answer, as no person on the spectrum is the same or has the same traits/symptoms.

For our little guy - it means the following:

- repetitive behaviors

- obsessive interests in specific topics

- difficulty interacting with peers

- impaired/delayed verbal skills

- excessive self-stimulating/soothing behaviors

All of those things and others are issues he/we are dealing with and receiving support and guidance to work through. 

The important thing to know is that he is consistently inconsistent. What may be true of him this week - may not be the next. With this in mind, it can make routines difficult. Most individuals on the spectrum require or do well with routines, which is definitely the case here, but he also likes to randomly change that routine. 

With all that out there, I am hoping to use this blog to document week to week progress/regression so that we all have a nice place to see it written out. At some point, I will share this all with those that may be curious.