Jocelyn My Sunshine

I am so proud of my little girl, Jocelyn because she has come so far! Let me rewind a little bit and fill you in. Jocelyn was born the most perfect baby ever!!! No crying at all for the first 4 weeks of her life. She did get fussy once in awhile because she had ear infections. By the time she was 6 months old she had tubes put in her little ears. Ahhh, my perfect little baby was back after the tubes.
Jocelyn turned one and I thought that her tubes had fallen out because she was super fussy, grumpy and no fun. I was shocked when the doctor told me her tubes were fine and dandy. From that time on I knew that something was different with Jocelyn than my other kids. She threw giant tantrums, and was so frustrated with everything. When she turned two and wasn't talking at all, and started rocking on the couch I started to wonder about autism. It was like walking on egg shells not knowing what would make her have a giant melt down. She would just walk up and hit her sisters for no reason and laugh when she was told that it was wrong. She wouldn't look at people, or interact with other little kids......and the list went on.
I was referred to an early intervention place called DDI Vantage, and they came to our home and did some tests with Jocelyn. She qualified for their services, and recommended that I take her to the Center For Children With Special Health Care Needs.....whew long name!

Over a period of a month they tested her, and they diagnosed her with Aspergers Syndrome, Anxiety, Sensory Intergration and Speech Delay. I am still a little confused about the diagnosis. Mainly because she has progressed so quickly. She went from not speaking to saying full sentences in a 3 month period. She still has her melt downs but not as often. People that live around us have noticed her changing, and interacting with the children more. She is such a cute little girl, and is happier now that she can tell me what she wants. It really cuts down on the frustration for both of us! She really is my Little Sunshine!