Help Through The Loops

When receiving my sons diagnosis I left the office feeling useless.Alls I had were papers in my hand of who to contact.I didnt know it would take months to get help.I didnt know occupational therapy existed for almost a year.Yes its a spectrum, but they all have the same neurological problems.They process things 90% visually and only 10% auditory.That is the most important thing to know when teaching my son.I wish the schools would take note of what these children want and need to get by.My son will be in kindergarden next year and I dont think hes going to get an education he deserves.I wish the parents of the newly diagnosed dont have to go through the loops like I did.All parents should receive tools like a handful of pec cards,print-out of sign language,names of therapies to try, and most of all an explaination of sensory integration disorder along with the diagnosis.It takes too long to obtain this information.Theyve had such a long time researching and studying early diagnosis.Cant they do these small things that would make such a huge difference.Its so frustrating to feel helpless to your child when there are things you should be doing.I always have the feeling that Im not doing enough for my son.I suppose I will always have this feeling until I know everything was done that I was suppose to do.This feeling was very strong after the diagnosis.I think these things should be included with each diagnosis.Just to get them going until the services are picked up.