My son was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. He had the echolalia going on and always had an attachment to items such as Sprite bottles or makers. He also did the stemming a lot. He was non verbal till about 3.5-4 yrs of age. He received speech therapy and ABA therapy at 2.5 years of age. His ABA tutor attended Kindergarten with him and was phased out at 1st grade. He continued to receive speech therapy until about 5th grade. From there he discontinued all special services.
I now have him in a private school where he has overcome so much!
From the time he was diagnosed our world has been all about trial and error. What worked for my son may or may not work on others. I do have him on a behavioral vitamin daily and I limit his dairy. I have tried the gluten casein free diet and it did not affect him the way it does others.
He is now 14 years old and in his 1st year of high school. He recently graduated as Salutatorian of his 8th grade class. He plays the piano and the bass. He also joined the soccer team this year. His first time playing in an organized sport. He loves it and is doing very well!
Though we have had our ups and downs and will continue to have them- I would not change a thing about him! He is my world and is perfect just the way his is! I thank God every day for him <3
I just wanted to encourage others out there that even when the future seems lost- just keep the faith and hope and take one day at a time! It will all be OK! :)
Sacramento, CA
