We were blessed with our son Siddarth at 35 weeks (3.4 oz.) after being in labor for 3 days. He was in NICU for 2 weeks.
His development was delayed. I caught few signs early on when he would flip a car and spin its wheel; he would take any circle toy and spin; he would sit in front of our DVD player and open/close the disc tray for more than 30 minutes. He was diagnosed with PDD- NOS when he was about 1.5 years. Shortly thereafter he started getting services from our Regional Center East Bay for Early Intervention and Speech Therapy. It has made a huge difference in his life. His speech, behavior, social and life skills have improved several levels.
My husband made a huge contribution by reading to him everyday.
In 2009 ( 3.5 yrs.), we transitioned him to GFCF diet. We noticed his weight gain gradually. He calmed down a bit too.
Summer of 2012 (5.5 yrs.), we sought help from Ayurveda to help him improve his muscle tone. This had a huge positive impact on him. He was able to hold a pencil properly and actually be able to write.
He is 6.5 yrs. now and still receives ABA. He goes to gymnastics classes and attends soccer training sessions once a week. He plays golf once a month with a professional coach. He is being mainstreamed and starts his 1st grade when school opens . He loves music and wants to learn piano so that he can make his own music. He has play dates often. He is very social, communicative and talkative. With the progress he has made, he is now inspiring other parents and giving them hope in his own unique way.
A Proud Mother of an Amazing Child.
fremont, CA
