01/12/2026
3 months ago, I took Trigger to the Dr’s. Trigger had been telling me he’s just really having a hard time, feeling overwhelmed and sad. He told the doctor he was so sad because no one understands him and he wishes he could just be like other kids, but he doesn’t know how. It’s so heartbreaking as a parent to see your child struggle and not know exactly what to do to help them.
He was prescreened him for autism, and he scored 80%. Trigger also told the doctor about the clinics entire operating system on their computer, how it works, why he can see they would choose that particular system, and the reasoning they were running a raspberry router lol.
The Dr referred us to a local clinic for neurodivergent testing. After his dad and I both spent hours trying to get him registered, they told us the wait to be tested was at least 18 months. I called 6 other clinics who told me the same thing. I finally was able to get him an appt next week with an out of state clinic. The screening is 5 hours long, which is part of the reason it’s so difficult to get an appointment.
Explaining to Trigger every day that his dad and I are doing our best to get him help while we are waiting has been so frustrating! All while trying to answer questions for him like “Does that mean I’m broken”?🥺
He’s not broken, the system is! I am so thankful that I’m too stubborn to ever take no for answer, and that a diagnosis will allow Trigger access to the ABA services he needs to be able to do life easier ❤️
