Nicks appointment today

Nicholas had his appointment today with the behavioral specialist at Childrens Hospital. He went pretty well....she told me that Nicholas has a very, very mild form of Autism on the Autism spectrum. She also said that Nicholas has a mild form of ADHD. I suspected she was going to say these things so it wasn't no big surprise to me. Nicholas speech is what is really interfering with his social skills....other people can't understand Nick sometimes and it is really hard on him. She wants Nick to receive speech class at least 3 times a week. I am really excited about this because Nick was only receiving speech once a week. She had so many wonderful things to say about Nick...he was funny, very articulate, smart, great imagination, kind, sweet, cute...that made me feel very proud of my big guy! I feel relieved after this appointment that the doctor didn't try and shove medicine down Nicks throat. She asked me if I wanted to put Nick on medicine now and see if it helps him or if I want to wait until he is back in school and see how he does. I declined to put him on any medicine right now. I am not comfortable with it at all!! So for right now I am going to read up on all the info she gave me about the medicine and do a lot of research and watch Nick in school to see how is doing. He goes back in 6 months to see if the speech is helping him and to just check up on him. I am so blessed to have Nick and no matter what little problems he might have he is the most sweetest kid in the world..I am proud to be his mom!