Trenton's Story
August 2, 2012, the day that TOTALLY changed our lives forever. That was the day that I walked out of a St. Louis developmental pediatrician's office with a piece of paper. The kind of paper that no parents ever wants to hold. The paper that said my first born son had autism. One thin piece of black and white paper simply stated what my son needed to have the best functional life possible... I remember it all so clearly. I remember the team of doctors and therapist that filled that small doctors office. I remember exactly where I sat, where Trenton's dad sat, where the doctors and therapist stood, and I remember exactly what Trenton did during that appointment and what he had on. I remember the room spinning seconds after Dr. Twyman said he had autism. I remember the long walk to our car afterwards, the long drive back home, and silence that filled the car. Why is the world still going on??? I kept thinking. Why is everyone else going about their life?? I kept asking. ...
