Tammy is a 39 year old single mom. She is the youngest of three girls and mother to three boys. She has a close relationship with her dad and all three of her boys. Tammy has few but good friends that she has known most of her life. Some of her favorite things to do are taking her kids to the park, cuddling with her kids on the couch for movie night, reading, and writing. Tammy recently opened a small business and is currently writing a fiction novel. She is a strong, independent, compassionate, peaceful woman, although sometime a bit gullible. Tammy's goal are to raise her boys to be successful and good men, have her business succeed, and to finish her novel.Tammy is an average woman, but she is autistic.
Tammy's parents first notices something was different about her when she was only 2 years old. Unfortunately they did not know anything about autism so explained her symptoms as she's just an odd child, and she will speak when she's ready. Tammy did not receive any therapies as a child but taught herself to cope. She did finally start to speak at the age of 4 although she still struggles with speech at times. She was not officially diagnosed until she was 30 years old. Tammy's biggest difficulties with autism are social problems, and sensory issues such as sensitivity to sounds and smells.Tammy says her greatest achievements are overcoming agoraphobia, and being able to give her children a stable and loving home. She want's everyone to know she is a real person who can be anything she chooses just like everyone else. Yes, sometimes life is hard for her and she has challenges to overcome, but anyone's life can be hard and everyone has challenges not just people with autism. Tammy would like to see sensory products more readily available to families in need in her community.
Meet Tammy an independent, compassionate, strong, peaceful woman who just happens to have autism.
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