Well, there's that then, meta-what?

@rosehaven I totally get everything you are saying! Its so hard being a single parent and especially through diagnosis and even more challenging in your circumstances. I work in an Autism Specific School in Melbourne and Ive had the pleasure of working with all degrees, and lots of non-verbal! I love my job!!! I love these kids! and have worked extensively with parents over the years and who are equally beautiful! I think it will help once he hits school, well I have found with students coming into our specific school. Rapport is No. 1 and establishing communication, we work with Pecs' picture exchange. I think alot of people are well meaning, but do not get it at all, when it comes to Autism. I really feel once he's in School and you start that journey and working with the Teacher, you'll feel very supported and who too can indicate the level in which he comprehends and understands. They also have OT's, Speech therapists all on referral within the school, and its great because every child is different and requires different things. The other major factor we work with is behaviours, due to an inability to communicate or self regulate it causes frustration and challenging behaviours. 

Keep us all posted as your tests go, and your path is clear and anything we can help with...OMG Humour is everything! I think we can all agree there!! 

Hugs Melinda. xo