Sam has an amazing teacher who is keenly aware of children's needs and the learning differences our kids can be faced with. For years, we have known there might be a seizure issue that has been undetected. About 2.5 yrs ago, Sam had a one hour EEG performed. It was the sleep-deprived one that breaks your back trying to prepare for it. The EEG did not show any seizures at that time. We were told (on numerous occasions by the doctor) that a one hour EEG may not capture the reality of what is going on inside his brain.

Poop.
When you have a child on the spectrum, poop takes on a whole other meaning. Does your child poop? How often does he poop? What makes him poop? What does his poop look like? What is the typical shape of his poop? How large are his poops? Does he poop more than once a day? Where does he poop? What is the makeup of his poop? Is his poop solid?

Fresh is a wonderful word. There is nothing like strolling through an outdoor market in Kauai sampling the fresh fruit while waves crash in the background nearby. Driving in a convertible down Highway 1 in California and looking out over the ocean and the fresh air that tells you nightfall is coming soon. The fresh smell of a baby as they are being swaddled after their evening bath. Fresh. It sometimes says it all.