I'm taking Humaidi to see Dr Priya, the Child Development Specialist in UM Medical Center tomorrow insya Allah.
Was first scheduled to meet her on February 9, but was later told that the appointment had to be postponed because Dr Priya had to go for a convention/conference abroad.
Was re-scheduled to meet her on March 23.
So I thought there was nothing else to do but wait until after we came back from the planned trip to Pulau Redang (March 18 - 20).
Then last week I got a call from UMMC.
"Puan, a patient had cancelled her appointment on March 9. Would you like to see Dr Priya on that day?"
"Yes, please,"
The truth be told - I am anxious.
On one hand I am afraid of the worst - for Humaidi to be confirmed with Austism Syndrome Disorder.
On the other hand - I thought it would be best to get a confirmation once and for all, on whether or not Humaidi has ASD. If yes, at least he's still young and we can go for theraphy, rehab and all.
But of course, I'm praying hard for him to be diagnosed as normal.
So yes, he's slow in the speaking department as he still mostly uses his own 'language'.
And yes, he sometimes does not respond to his name being called.
And yes, it can be a bit difficult to engage his attention sometimes, refusing to make eye-contact and thus can at times seems to be hearing impaired.
We know for sure now that he doesn't have hearing problem since the objective audio test conducted on him came out with 'normal range' result.
But he does know how to communicate - for instance saying "nak susu" (or "nak kopi" as he'd been influenced by the usage of 'kopi' by Huzaifah, referring to chocolate milk as 'kopi' instead of 'susu')
He does point out at stuff - like when he wants any particular object put in high places.
He can combine two words or more such as pleading "Ayah, nak 'Cars'" when he wants to watch the Pixar movie "Cars".
He babbles all the time - which can be a sign that he's in his own world, but could also be interpreted as a sign that he wants to communicate by words.
Yam - whose daughter is autistic - almost swore that Humaidi seems normal.
But we never know...
I guess we might as well get an expert's opinion and confirm it once and for all.
So that we can get rid of the uncertainty and move on...
Dup dap dup dap - there are lots of butterflies in my tummy right now.
I am terrified.
Praying/wishing/hoping for the best, yet at the same time braving myself to prepare for the worst...
Please make do'a for us, yeah?
5 comments:
amin. our doas goes along with you, dear.
insyaAllah
dear i bagi u award check it out at ermayum
Azra, doaku semoga Humaidi bebas daripada jangkaan ASD.
Kit, erma, anira: thank you from the bottom of our hearts...
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