LONG way from where we started

I tend to lose sight of how far Rohan has come sometimes. I think back to when I first found out he was not "normal".

I didn't know if he would ever learn to walk.

At 2 years old

 There was a time when I thought he would never sing a song because he barely talked. 

Or write his name. Or ride a bike.

 Or dress himself. And make his own bed.

He can do all that now. And more! I just lose sight of that, you know. It's something I'm working on. It's gonna take time but I'm trying.

I love this little guy. I have to remember how hard he tries and how far he's come.

ADHD management - our way

This is my little man. He is the reason for the question What is normal? 

A few weeks ago, Rohan was diagnosed with ADHD - Inattentiveness. He is not hyperactive but he is easily distracted and not able to focus when there are distractions. Our PD (paediatrician) suggested I medicate him. As a personal choice, I don't want to. I feel he is too young and most often ADHD is a symptom for something else. I know there a people out there who will disagree with me but this is how I feel about it. So I am trying to do it the natural way.

1) I've changed his diet as recommended by the naturopath. No wheat and no dairy. I'm trying really hard on this. He eats wheat free bread and drinks oat milk but I'm finding it difficult to replace cheese. Have to find alternatives for that one.

2) Behavioural management in the classroom and at home eg reward charts, visual aids (See below). I'll elaborate more in another post.

Visual aids

Basic reward chart

3) More outdoor exercise time. Apparently, this helps to burn energy. Thank god summer is almost here.

4) Homeopathic remedy from the US. I'll write about what I think about it in another post.

Here's how it starts

This blog is for, on behalf and dedicated to my son Rohan and all the mums who have sons like Rohan.

Rohan is 6 years old. He is developmentally delayed. Meaning he didn't meet any of his milestones from 6 months of age. He started crawling late, talking late, walking late, etc. That was when I started questioning the word normal in terms of development.

What is normal?

So here Rohan and I go on a journey to find out why he is developmentally delayed and how I can help him.

This is a brief history of how it started. As I go through day to day, I will open up about life with Rohan and what he's been up to since he was 6 months old.

I hope you will enjoy this journey as much as we do.