Still no answers

So today was the day. The day we met with the psycologist, my son's teacher, and the principal of the new school he is to attend in September. Today was the day was sat and went through finding and recommendations.

The first hour or so was basically the results of testing she did. Checking for memory, fine motor etc etc. Im thrilled to say that although there are some area's that required improvement, he ranked average in comparing him to children within his peer group. There were many results as well which ranked him off the charts. The overall summary was that we had a very bright boy. Now I do have to admit that through parts of it I was distracted as I had to bring our 2 year old daughter with us.
I was thrilled to know that being in the french immersion program isn't hindering him and in fact because the testing in giving in English we have discovered that not onnly does he continue to thrive in FI, but is doing wonderfully in English as well.

Socially he is making huge strides as well. Where he used to play by himself at recess or follow the other kids around he is now joining in, participating and engaging in the play with other children. It was also noted that since taking his social skills class (*camp*) that he has come full circle in gym class. Participating more and not prone to often becoming upset if he isn't winning.

Perfectionism and anxiety are still huge for him. I am amazed however that he is very self aware. He was able to tell the psychologist that he knows and recognizes when he is starting to feel overwhelmed and can relate to what intensity it is at based on both physical and emotional feelings he is experiencing at that time.

Attention is also something requiring work. He fidgits, has a hard time sitting still, paying attention to conversations etc etc. Although there are under tones to ADD and/or ADHD there is a fair bit of confidence that this is not what we are working with.

How based on the attention concerns, level of intellegence and some other sign and signals we are now moving onto the next level. We will shortly be signing forms take it the next level.

We will have to wait until September but testing will proceed to see if he is sitting on the autism spectrum. From what Im gathering there will be extensive interviewing with parents. Time spent with the child and from there a 48 hour period with their feedback and thoughts.

Today has been an emotionally charged day. I laughed, I cried and I struggle to continue to know what the best thing is to do. I'm grateful for the amazing support staff we have as parents and my son is more then blessed to have in  his corner.

Wherever you go from here I will keep reminding myself it does not define who my son is, but provide the ground work in obtaining the tools he will need while growing into who he will become.

I love you buddy - more then I could ever put into words. You will always be you, my sweet little boy. <3