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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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!). 🙂
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
That is incredibly sad! Poor thing. Thank you for sharing.
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.
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.