My beautiful daughter came into the world without any complications and full term. It was a relief after having complications during my pregnancy for Bear. Even with statistics showing multiple children in a family or girls with Autism at that time low. I still watched her for signs. She was very fussy(colicky) as a baby. Unlike her brother that was so mellow as a baby. Sissy was very shy as she got older. Other than that, I had no concerns.
Right before she started kindergarten, as if a switch went off, she starting to have outburst. She seemed to never be full and always hungry. Then she started telling stories and lying about the weirdest things. Like convincing her teachers she had a twin. Also doing something you watched her do and denying it. After seeing multiple doctors and ruling a few different things out she was diagnosed with ODD (Optional Defiance disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactive disorder).
Sissy was still struggling even with a one-on-one staff at her school. Her school recommended programming shortly after starting first grade. Of course, I already knew where she needed to be. After all her brother was already there and doing amazing. After getting the school to agree we just had to see if a spot was open for her. Thankfully the program was just beginning to expand, and she got a spot.
Remember to always look from both sides of the rainbow. For there must be the rain and sun working together to create the beauty we see.
