Adam is participating in a new research study at Vanderbilt University. He will get an updated autism assessment. They are studying sensory triggers. I agreed to this study mostly to get the current evaluation, which could be helpful for school. He had one visit this week, and will have 2 more, which consists of interviews with psychologists, questionnaires, and finally, an MRI. He had a "mock" MRI, so he'll know what to expect. He did very well.

Adam: Are you going to vacuum today? Me: Yes. Adam: Well, that's inconvenient.

Adam: Do you feel tired? I mean tired, tired, and not tired of me? 

Adam: Mom is an Illinoisan. I meant that as a joke and literally.

Me: You are too dependent on technology. Adam: Hey, I'm a kid of the 21st century. 

Adam: Can I have a sleepover at Grandma's? Me: It's ok with me, but you need to call and ask her. Adam: I might as well pack, cause Grandma won't tell me no.