Well it all started when Matthew was 11months old. We noticed that he wasn't crawling or sanding up so I got worried. So I took him to and early intervention place and had him evaluated and the told me that he was mentally delayed. So they got me some help. Where we had a lady come to the house twice a week and she worked with Matthew. Helping him crawl and stand up and she got him to walk. Boy we were so thrilled with his progress. So then he made three and he stared to go to school and he was doing pretty well in school but they wanted to reevaluate him to see where he was at. That's when they told me my son had autism I was like what is autism and they explanded it to me. Boy did that hit me like a tone of bricks I cried I was like what did I do wrong it just devastated me. I knew I had to pull myself together and get Matthew the help he needed. So thats what I did. To this day Matthew has come along way. He is 14years old today he's in high school he's on the honor roll he's doing very well. I'am very blessed to have all the people in my life that has helped me with Matthew. He still has a long road ahead of him. Every day that road is getting easer and easer for him. We a so very proud of Matthew. He has brought so much joy to our lives. I would not change a thing about him I love him just the way he is witch is perfect. Yes dealing with a child with autism is very challenging but I wouldn't have it any other way. I love the challenge it gives me. It makes me a better person. Thank you for letting me share my story with you I hope it has touched you in some way.

Jennifer beese
Gretna, LA