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Subject: Emma Kellie is Completely NORMAL

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Kathryn

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Date Posted: 07:48:00 10/09/07 Tue

Kellie-

I'm not a mother...but my best friend had triplets 2 years ago and she was CONVINCED that Mack, her son, had autism. He would rock in his bed, he would ring his hands and feet over and over again, he would get totally focused on something for awhile. She had actually convinced me that he could really have it, and we were so worried. Finally, a doctor that specializes in autism came out to the house to observe for nearly two hours, and they did test upon test, and.....Mack is NOT autistic, he is STUBBORN. Despite the negative diagnosis, the doctors were able to really help Jac deal with Mack and give her suggestions on how to work with a headstrong kid. Nothing more- just stubborn.

None of the triplets walked until after the age of one. Sophie didn't even really crawl too much...she just went from crawling a bit to walking. Jac was worried about this too- because she had heard that crawling is an essential part to development. And due to the fact that the triplets were premature, they all went to physical therapy. And ALL the therapists said that crawling/walking late is fine- it will not affect their development. In Sophie's case, she was just lazy :) It might just be that Emma Kellie is a bit dependent on her mom?? If she is held all the time, of course she would rather be held than move on her own. :)

Don't worry. I listened to you this morning and everyone calling in kept talking about autism, signs, etc. Your daughter is fine! Give her time- there are SO many kids out there that act just like her and SO many moms that are in the same boat as you. I think it's natural for a parent to want the best for their child and immediately worry if they suspect something that might lessen their child's quality of life. The best thing you can do is love your baby and focus on what you CAN control. From everything I have heard, the pictures online, you are an incredible, incredible mom with an amazing amount of love to give. Focus on that...(and it's okay to remind her how worried you were about her later on in life :)

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