Have You Burned Out On Your Research About Your Child’s Disability?

When my son was first diagnosed with Autism, I visited the local Autism Society and brought home armloads of books. Then I returned again and got more stacks of books which I delved into. Autism, ADHD, Sensory Disorder, I tried to find out every single thing I could. It continued for a couple months. Autism wasn’t a diagnosis I was expecting nor was it one I knew a lot about. I burned out on all those books.

7 years later, I’m still there. I recently picked up a book about Dr. Temple Grandin- The Stories I Tell My Friends, someone experiences Autism and is a hugely accomplished professor, professional speaker, and person. I thought maybe I had finally gotten to the point I could again read a book that has Autism as a feature. I read through the first chapter. . .

And I couldn’t get any further. I just couldn’t. It wasn’t that the book wasn’t good. It was! Judging from the first chapter it would have been a delightful book to read.

I just haven’t overcome that burnout yet. Hoping that soon, I’ll be able to overcome this and enjoy some excellent books I just haven’t been able to enjoy.

16 thoughts on “Have You Burned Out On Your Research About Your Child’s Disability?

  1. I think sometimes it’s so overwhelming when its something you’re emotionally and physically invested in but living your life everyday too. Thank you for sharing this with us at #TriumphantTales, I hope to see you back tomorrow.

  2. I can imagine that you start off reading lots and wanting to take everything in, so it would only be natural to reach that point where enough is enough. Perhaps there’s also a point where you need to trust your instincts and remember that you know best for your child? Thanks for linking up #twinklytuesday

  3. I think there can come a stage where we have to go with our gut instinct on the right way to bring up our children. Books can help inform our decisions but there are so many alternative viewpoints that we need to find what is right for our own family. Thanks for linking up with #globalblogging

  4. I met Temple Grandin at a conference a few years back, at the time I was teaching at an autistic school, her explanation of how her autism affects her was a useful tool to manage and plan better in my lessons #globalblogging

  5. I can see how this happens whenever we are trying out utmost to support our children whether they have special needs or not and let’s face it all children have individual needs that we struggle sometimes to meet anyway. Or I am speaking for myself at three in the morning when I should be in bed but am feeling burnout generally. My daughter has autism undiagnosed but clear enough and I sense myself and another son are on the spectrum too. It is a fascinating topic and one that was not spoken about at all when I was little so things are getting better but as in so many areas perhaps we all drive ourselves a little too hard these days. Which gives you no real answers – you will return to reading such books when you are ready which is as it should be #GlobalBlogging

  6. I think you have been worn down as a caregiver, read something that will help you. Prayers and blessing, may He fill your home with His love.

  7. i have aspergers and m.e .i take part in a lot lot research .i live in England

    my blog.http;//mark-kent.webs.com

    i am on Linkedin,AutismDad

    i amon twitter,supersnooper

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