Rockstar37
New Member
Hi everyone,
My name is Valerie Rockenstyre. I'm 37, married and have four children. I am the proud step mom to three of my children: Aiden, Ashley and Kayla. My husband is a wonderful step father to my son Nicholas. Together we have a wonderful, blended family. My son Nicholas, is 7, and was recently diagnosed as autistic. He was diagnosed as ADHD and irritable mood disorder two years ago. However, I kept fighting because I knew something was wrong.
I have known since Nicholas was two that something was wrong. I suspected he had autism tendencies and started requesting testing. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a doctor to listen to me. Last year I was able to get a doctor to listen to my concerns and test Nicholas. We received the results we suspected: autism, adhd and disruptive mood disorder. Nicholas is in a public school in a self contained classroom. It is a journey. I love Nicholas and his amazing self.
I'm not sure what else to add so that's my introduction! Hopefully my stories will bring laughter and help to others.
My name is Valerie Rockenstyre. I'm 37, married and have four children. I am the proud step mom to three of my children: Aiden, Ashley and Kayla. My husband is a wonderful step father to my son Nicholas. Together we have a wonderful, blended family. My son Nicholas, is 7, and was recently diagnosed as autistic. He was diagnosed as ADHD and irritable mood disorder two years ago. However, I kept fighting because I knew something was wrong.
I have known since Nicholas was two that something was wrong. I suspected he had autism tendencies and started requesting testing. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a doctor to listen to me. Last year I was able to get a doctor to listen to my concerns and test Nicholas. We received the results we suspected: autism, adhd and disruptive mood disorder. Nicholas is in a public school in a self contained classroom. It is a journey. I love Nicholas and his amazing self.
I'm not sure what else to add so that's my introduction! Hopefully my stories will bring laughter and help to others.
I hope you jump right in here, and feel at home. You are among good people on AC. Again, welcome!
