Hello and thank you to everyone that even clicked on this link to read about my son Brandon Whitley Jr. a.k.a B. So a little background ...... My son B was diagnosed with high levels of autism back in November of 2024. While I knew in my head this was going to be the result of his diagnosis because there were clear signs and he wasn't talking , I was still hoping for some sort of light at the end of the tunnel. I immediately started early intervention and enrolled him in the preschool program at an elementary school. I noticed small improvements but very small but for anyone who has a kid on the spectrum, small is BIG! Lately B has taken some steps back and his anxiety level is super high. Now let me start by mentioning he is non-verbal. I can't even leave the room to go to the next one without a meltdown forming. He follows me everywhere I go, he sleeps very close to me and needs me in his sight at basically all times. The only time I can peacefully step out is if he is sleeping. Now trust me , I love the cuddles and the attention but it's absolutely heartbreaking when I have to leave and the guilt is massive. He bangs his head , he hits himself, he throws things , he screams, he hits people. He just can't handle the big emotions . The hitting and throwing things is even starting when he can't have something or he doesn't want to share toys. As a mother , I cry for him, pray for him , want the best for him, want to help him as much as I possibly can but I can't seem to do it like I need to. I am a full time nursing student and I do try to go to work as much as possible but with the school schedule I have and with my other 2 kids and my son , it's really hard to work. My husband pays every single bill we own along with my school and everything else at the moment . We are a one income family and while he does have a good job that helps keep us afloat we have many bills and many household issues that have recently popped up that requires immediate attention , daycare cost, medical.....the list goes on. ***********Back to Baby B************ The light at the end of the tunnel seems to come with a cost. I recently found a therapy facility that has everything under one roof that I need for him . Unfortunately our insurance that we have for him has a very hefty co-pay that we have to pay every time we take him which will be twice a week. People may say there are so many resources out there but If you are a parent with a child under the spectrum then you know not just ANY facility is perfect for your child. This one is! I've searched , I've dealt with so many assessments, I filled out loads and loads of paperwork , I've dealt with people that blatantly just DID NOT want to deal with my son because he was crying and angry and would send me to another place. Again it is heartbreaking and I am tired, exhausted and I feel defeated! Im asking for any kind of help to relieve the financial stress , at least while I'm in school, and help my baby boy receive the therapy he needs to help him as best as possible become the best he can be, help him communicate effectively so he won't be so angry and can live his life as normal as possible. Anything helps. Thank you for reading.
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