Dylan is our youngest and only boy. He has 2 older sisters 13 and 8 . My husband and I started noticing early on he was not developing and hitting milestones like our other children and we were always told by family members it was because boys are slower than girls. By 2 years old he only babbled like a baby he had no actual words and had just barely learned to walk.
Doctors ensured us he was fine and just taking his time. By the time he was 3 he was still not talking, having major melt downs we were at a loss of what to do.
We finally got a referral to have him evaluated for autism ( it was a battle for over a year with the doctors to get it) in may of 2013 our son was diagnosed with autistic disorder/ADHD and severe developmental delays.
I cryed, first of misbelief and then tears of releaf. Dylan started school and therpies in september and hes an entirly different child. Hes learning ways to communicate with us and his meltdowns have become less and less.
I never thought I would have a son as special as dylan, whom turned 5 in october.
He now gives hugs and kisses, loves going to school everyday. Dylan is our adventure in life, no day is ever the same. I would not change him for the world. Autism has touched our lives forever. Baby steps, i know my son will succeed.
Modesto, CA
