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Originally Posted by kenting886
My 16yr old child has an intellectual impariment. She has characteristic of ASD although I have not taken her to be tested/diagnosed. She has mild speech dyspraxia. She has an imaginary friend that she talks to. When she talks back (as the imaginary friend) her speech is perfect. Should I be worried?
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It's an angel! What
are angels? The essence is in the result. Unfortunately, your very unique and extraordinary blessing, your daughter-is not going to be tucked away from all those who misunderstand her, would seek to exploint her-or fail to provide her
w/ a meaningful means of support-and be safely tucked into the nearest
abbey. She was born into a society, a culture of other beings.
Potential is what I would be burdened with in your position( I am a parent). What does my child need? What do they wish for happiness in their heart? What tools must I implement to discover these things?
We are on a new horizon as a culture-do we impose transient conformance on individuals, based on the majority's determination of a fufilled life? The experts can provide you with information and some tools
you may find useful. I would never try to 'go it alone' in these extraordinary circumstances. Afterall, it's God ordained that we find wisdom in counsel.
Best wishes
