tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162823605651034144.post8835680377841993810..comments2023-06-30T02:12:02.948-07:00Comments on Chasin' Mason: [Autism] Our Journey -- An OverviewElizabeth [Chasin' Mason]http://www.blogger.com/profile/15755393907480303868noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162823605651034144.post-89222388352279682102017-05-02T08:02:08.600-07:002017-05-02T08:02:08.600-07:00Mason is just thriving! And he totally looks like ...Mason is just thriving! And he totally looks like you're typical four year old so I can see how it would be hard to sometimes deal with strangers and not want to explain everything. Although Liam still doesn't like to talk to cashiers, etc. so there's that! As always, younare doing such an awesome job with him Liz!Laura Marie Keenanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284571727310318210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162823605651034144.post-87503560653305278442017-04-26T21:47:59.787-07:002017-04-26T21:47:59.787-07:00I just want to say, you're amazing and Mason i...I just want to say, you're amazing and Mason is so lucky to have you. You are doing a great job and you just keep repeating that to yourself every day! I will also say that while I know Mason has autism, I also know that he is 4. Ethan bounces off the wall, doesn't want to go to bed, etc, etc. I think some of that is just being 4...so remind yourself of that too! ;) I love that you are open to sharing his story and the journey that you're on. My niece is autistic as well and progressed so much thanks to her therapies, school and help. It really does take a village, and there is no shame in that! You are doing the absolutely best job and like I said above, Mason is soo soo lucky to have you as his mama! Sending hugs! XOnatasha {schue love}https://www.blogger.com/profile/03425886437465409084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162823605651034144.post-50674313897076018342017-04-26T21:12:58.914-07:002017-04-26T21:12:58.914-07:00Liz. If I've said it once, I've said it a ...Liz. If I've said it once, I've said it a million times. But, I'm going to say it again... You are such an amazing mom. I am constantly in awe of you. <br />The way you've handle every curve ball that's been thrown is flawless. You make parenting look easy - and you're juggling so much more than most! The number of classes/therapies you have to keep track of in a week? Meanwhile, I have like three things (total) a week, and I'm like, "HELP! SOS!" <br />Mason is the sweetest little man. I just know he will transition flawlessly into Kindergarten. <br />You're pretty awesome. And you're doing a kick as job at this whole Mom thing. Mason is so incredibly lucky to have you and Seth as his parents.<br />xoDesiree Mackehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693020680303909151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162823605651034144.post-85368480161410035372017-04-26T13:19:51.759-07:002017-04-26T13:19:51.759-07:00You are amazing, Liz!! I hope I tell you more ofte...You are amazing, Liz!! I hope I tell you more often than not how much I admire you and not because of your life circumstances but because of your amazing attitude. I will never fully know your day to day but you make it look easy and natural. And never have I identified Mason as his diagnosis and thats because of your brilliant advocacy.<br />And I totally speak on my girl's behalves and I could care less if someone thinks its weird lol. Thankfully my kids have a healthy sense of stranger danger ;)Whitney @ Work it Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14305536690256012610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162823605651034144.post-64017666670523899222017-04-26T09:24:40.754-07:002017-04-26T09:24:40.754-07:00I finally got a chance to sit down and read this. ...I finally got a chance to sit down and read this. I love how much he enjoys school and his therapists. It's so hard seeing them upset so having those transitions be easier on them is amazing. As far as potty training goes, Kase still doesn't really tell us he needs to go either. I'd say he's told us a total of 10 times. We just take him when it's been a certain amount of time. He tells them more at therapy, but I think it's because he's got someone there with him one on one and really interacting and keeping on top of things. It's hard to do all that at home with other kids. But our therapists aren't worried about it at all. They said there are many kids not on the spectrum that still need to be told to go to the bathroom. They work on it a little bit at therapy, but they said it's something that will just come on its own. I get frustrated with that sometimes and feel like I should be doing more, but I am trusting that they know what they're talking about.<br /><br />You are an awesome mom! Thanks for sharing! Hope you guys are having a good week!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971948183565051243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162823605651034144.post-52265522004580146372017-04-25T07:37:17.752-07:002017-04-25T07:37:17.752-07:00I always love reading about Mason! He's such a...I always love reading about Mason! He's such a little cutie & I can relate on several levels. My son does speech, he is Mason's age, TANTRUMS! I have worried myself to death about mine going to Kindergarten this year and figured out since Chase will turn 5 in July (kindergarten age) he will still be eligible for Pre-K for another year since he has an IEP.So that is the route we are going to give him one more year to grow (emotionally for sure) But who knows what the right answer is, making all these decisions is hard work! You are doing a great job with him! Mandi S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01178508684811771319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162823605651034144.post-40413781530511722822017-04-25T06:53:29.584-07:002017-04-25T06:53:29.584-07:00Oh sweet boy! I just adore that Mason of yours. An...Oh sweet boy! I just adore that Mason of yours. And yes, bedtime is crazy town around here too. My Mason has a hard time winding down and takes forrrrrrrever to fall asleep. This post is so informative and I loved getting to peek inside of your days. I know this will be helpful to others as well! Hall Around Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593724546533748783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162823605651034144.post-38498345764625091012017-04-25T06:04:50.879-07:002017-04-25T06:04:50.879-07:00This all sounds so difficult. I especially relate ...This all sounds so difficult. I especially relate to where the woman in the meeting claimed that Mason not being potty trained was parent error. And then the story about his tantrum. Zachary is almost 10 and still has tantrums, and I know it's my fault. I do things to avoid him getting upset and I give in to him too often because I don't know how else to cope with the tantrums! It is hard, and he does not have autism! I think you have a lot of strength as a mom and I really liked reading more about you and Mason again here.Dara @ Not In Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16004533157267233128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162823605651034144.post-88113493827794612982017-04-25T03:58:39.941-07:002017-04-25T03:58:39.941-07:00Thank you so much for writing this Liz. It was so...Thank you so much for writing this Liz. It was so informative, but also spoke from your heart. I feel like I've learned so much about your life and Mason's everyday. Since my nephew has autism I have an idea, but this was so detailed. I loved reading it. It gave me a glimpse into your everyday. I know I've said this before, but Mason is so lucky that you were chosen as him Mommy. You haven't let his diagnosis bring you down or change you, which is huge. Putting Mason first is how it should be, but as a teacher I can tell you that it doens't happen that way a lot of the time. You are amazing!! I am so glad you shared this. Jessica Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17471238604631802702noreply@blogger.com