Almost 3 and a half years ago, my beautiful boys milestones and character vanished and I was left with a shell.
Him being my first child I didnt know what to do with myself. Doctors didnt know what was wrong and health visitors labelled him a slow developer.
After months of referrals, my son was seen by a specialist, and the autism diagnosis was made. Finally an answer to my questions and worries, but our journey had just started.
I was crushed when the specialists told me that my little boy would probably never talk, would never be out of nappys, would never look at me, and would never be affectionate...
This was something I would never accept or give up on.
Today my gorgeous boy looks at me, answers questions I ask, has a vocabulary (and is very cheeky), fully toilet trained, kisses and cuddles me but best of all says love u.
My little boy is an inspiration. Hes taught me to never give up hope and if anything, autism has given me a wonderful cheeky little man!
Its not easy, but anything is possible now.
fife, United Kingdom
