You can click on the photo to make it larger. The machine above records her brain waves through the wires connected on her head.
This was one of the saddest sight I ever have to see in my entire life. My daughter undergoing an EEG test (neuro test). But the saddest was the result showing she has epileptiform discharges most prevalent when she is asleep. Meaning, aside from her autism she also has epilepsy (but the doctor has prescribed medication she will have to take for 2 years straight). Out of 7 children having autism only one of them is female. My child was the lucky one. Such innocence, such beautiful child. All I could ask is “Why?”
Then some might ask why do I have to share these pictures. One for awareness, for myself and everyone about this condition, which is the key to understanding. Two, acceptance that she is already in this state that no use beating my head on the wall about the why’s. Three, to let it all go all my fears and confusion and do something.
There are more sad PhotoHunting here.
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October 4th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Take care.
October 4th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Oh no! I’m not entirely sure what it means, but I know it’s bad.
October 4th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
I feel sorry for things like this..
October 4th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Sending thoughts your way!
October 4th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
I wish the best for you and your daughter.
October 4th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Poor little thing. She has your love, though, and that’s wonderful.
Thank you for your comment on my entry.
October 4th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
That had to be not just sad, but scary too. Thank you for sharing this moment.
October 4th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
That is a sad moment, to find such things out. But on the other hand, it’s also a good thing, because now she can get treatment…
Good luck, and thanks for the comment…
October 4th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
I am very sorry to hear.
God bless you and your daughter.
I did Photo Hunters today, too. I hope you get a chance to visit and post your link.
http://newyorktraveler.net/photo-hunters-sad/
October 4th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
I’m so sorry to hear that your daughter is sick… but I’m sure your loving touch will help her feel much safer and secure and loved.
here’s mine. thanks!
October 4th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my photo.
I know it’s sad and scary when our kids are sick, especially when we can’t “fix” them. It was brave of you to share these photos.
I walk for autism awareness – my best friend since high school has a grandson with autism. He’s a great little guy. I can’t “fix” him so I try to help raise money for research, hoping somebody will find something that might help him and the other great little kids one day.
Here’s a blog that I follow written by a mom of 6 year-old boy with autism, in case you want to check it out:
http://anotherpieceofthepuzzle.com/
toni
October 4th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
it was so brave of you to share this pic of your daughter. as a mom myself, i share in whatever sadness you might feel. may God bless you and your family…your daughter specially!
October 4th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Truly brave of you to share with us. Best wishes and my prayers for your daughter.
October 4th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
{{HUGS}} thanks for sharing. Prayers coming for your DD. Thanks for stopping!
October 4th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Thank you for sharing.
October 4th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
yes, hugs for you and your daughter. there are so many challenges that we have to face not knowing the reason why, but life is beautiful! thank you for sharing your story.
October 4th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
This is very sad
As a parent I can only imagine how you must have felt. (((hugs))) and positive, healing thoughts for you child.
October 5th, 2008 at 2:31 am
prayers are sent to you.
October 5th, 2008 at 2:47 am
your daughter is blessed to have a supportive mom like you. children with autism need a lot more than what a normal child needs. it is a challenge on the part of a parent/parents. and not many can deal with such a situation positively.
hats off to you and to all mothers who bravely face such situations. you are gems in this world. and i hope and pray that all mothers will be inspired to be like you.
October 5th, 2008 at 2:58 am
I am also sending hugs to you and your daughter today. Thank you for sharing with us.
October 5th, 2008 at 6:29 am
I cant help myself to cry Ma’am. God has a plan for your daughter she is very lucky to have a mother like you.
Just like my blog Life is full of mystery.
Divine Mercy will hear your prayers.
I will pray for you and your daughter.
October 5th, 2008 at 9:06 am
First I want to thank you for taking the time to visit my post.
Second – thank you for being brave enough to blog about your daughter. I’ve spent some time reading earlier posts. You are so right! It’s no use asking “Why?”, the important thing is to accept the situation and work on improving it. And this is what you are obviously doing.
We have discovered, relatively recently, that my husband has Aspergers Syndrome (although there’s no way of getting a proper assessment.) Our 23 yr old son has exhibited some of the signs of ASD since childhood, but we have never managed to get him assessed either. I don’t believe in labels, but help is only available when it fits the label! Our son is currently under medication for psychotic depression. At least we don’t have to worry about epilepsy!
I’m bookmarking your blog – I want to come back.
October 5th, 2008 at 10:47 am
That is incredibly sad! Poor thing. Thank you for sharing.
October 5th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
This is indeed sad. We think you are looking at it in the right way.
Sending you and your daughter prayers and (((Hugs)))
~ Sara and Noah
October 6th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
so brave of you to post this… and yes, “what to do” and acceptance is more important than the “why”…
sending good vibes your way…
ps.thanks for the visit.
re: your question to my “nice and cozy” post, that shot was taken somewhere here in Quezon City, and they do serve pandesal (huge ones!).