Real Housewives of Orange County star Emily Simpson shared that her son, Luke, is doing better since opening up about some struggles he faced last season.
Luke has ADHD, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), OCD, and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders).
Emily told E! News, “He’s doing much better. He goes to a new school now, so we’ve really found what works for him.”
In addition to making sure Luke’s special needs are met at school, Emily and her husband, Shane Simpson, have also made adjustments at home. “We’ve had to parent differently. He’s completely different than the other children. He has different needs.”
Emily stands by her choice to tell Luke’s story on RHOC. “I am so glad that I shared about him. I still, a year later, get DMs from moms saying, ‘I didn’t know about PANDAS, but now I know. I took my kid to the doctor, they got a diagnosis. You’re the reason I did that.’ I’m not talking one, I’m talking lots and lots and lots of messages.”
“So, even though I struggled with how much to share,” Emily added, “because he is my child, I’m so glad that I did.”
