Diagnosis

My son was diagnosed with Autism just shy of his 2nd birthday.  Although a little unsure and annoyed that the 30 minute observation of my son performed by Dr. Mi-Yo Jung in a small office… she was able to come up with this diagnosis so quickly.  I had been with my son for the past 2 years and he still left me in wonder everyday… but what would I know, I’m just the mom.

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Angela Wingard
We don't use that word

 I came from a place of a mother desperate for another mom, like me, to tell me it was going to be okay.  That Caden was going to be in the best hands and the teachers and staff are amazing and wonderful and kind here.  She looked at me … I felt like she sucked the air out of my body and I was left in a panic.  “We don’t use that word” is all she said.

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Angela Wingard
JG's

Who would think to cheer for the kids that need it the most.  The kids who struggle, the kids who try their hardest even though they may never see success, the kids that need the encouragement and live for a “good job” from one of the “cool kids”.  These are the kids that in the palm of your hand, you have the ability to lift up, pull out of there shell, give them an opportunity to succeed.  Kyle was this kid, and he was crushed.  

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