My son has PDD as I have posted many times. As i have also said many times hes a wonder and come so far. ALso as I have said life was very hard when he was young up till age 14 it was really bad. Also I have posted about his sleep walking,. Which at times is scarey and endless. it seems.
I have not really gone into the past so much. Just a few things here and there. As he was blessed and has so much help and has come so far.
Last night he walked in his sleep and was not so nice. Him being 6 foot plus it can be a issue. It reminded me of when he was young.
How i made sure his life was set up always the same . So he never got to shocked if things changed, Which we all know is next to impossable as life does change.
Im rambleing. With him going off to college its flareing alittle again. Because it means change in his life.
Heres some stuff on PDD will post the link too.
What are Pervasive Developmental Disorders?

The diagnostic category of pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) refers to a group of disorders characterized by delays in the development of socialization and communication skills. Parents may note symptoms as early as infancy, although the typical age of onset is before 3 years of age. Symptoms may include problems with using and understanding language; difficulty relating to people, objects, and events; unusual play with toys and other objects; difficulty with changes in routine or familiar surroundings, and repetitive body movements or behavior patterns. Autism (a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills, and a limited range of activities and interests) is the most characteristic and best studied PDD. Other types of PDD include Asperger's Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and Rett's Syndrome. Children with PDD vary widely in abilities, intelligence, and behaviors. Some children do not speak at all, others speak in limited phrases or conversations, and some have relatively normal language development. Repetitive play skills and limited social skills are generally evident. Unusual responses to sensory information, such as loud noises and lights, are also common.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/pdd/pdd.htm

Years went by where I had no clue what he was saying. One day it was like his brain connected and the words started. Some I did not want to know. When he learned to say his name ...he must of said it a 100 times in a row.

Hes now 18, you would never know. Unless you lived with him.
One thing that makes me sad is. He has come so far. In his looks. ((he lost 100lbs)) How he handles himself in public. No longer hangs with the kids who cause trouble. Does sports.
Now he is talked about because he improved himself. Looks make no difference in my eyes. They teased him when he was young for being heavy. Now cause they are adults its worse cause he looks good. how sad is that.

I always know when hes worryed about something as he will sleep downstairs. In living room near my room. As he did last night. He of course walked in his sleep. Circle dog as soon as he hears movement near my room . growls and barks. Does not bite thou. Just alerts me.
I could tell right away son was not in a good mood walking in his sleep. So I stay out of his way. Just make sure he gets back to bed.
SAdly once I thought he was awake and laying down. I said good night and I love you to him. Well guess he was not awake as out came a bunch of not nice words.
he rolled over then and was out.
I took circle dog went back to bed. And thought how sad is that.......
Im not sure if I felt sad for me or for him. I think both. Even his thoughts are with him in his dreams.
This morning he did not remember a thing....................