My son Jordan was born on July 9, 2010. Four weeks early and still weighing 8lbs and 21.5 in long! I knew he would be tall like his dad. Jordan was just diagnosed with ASD at age 4. Since he was a baby I noticed he was reaching his milestones later than other kids. When I would bring up my concern I was told over and over that all kids are different and on different timelines. I began to really worry when he turned 3 and he was still not talking. On top of that he had always been the "rough" kid, the "loud" kid, but I knew my baby was not bad. I knew there had to be something else. I enrolled him in an early learning program where they brought up autism concerns after his evaluation. On that program he has blossomed. My baby boy can now talk to me. Although it's still a little hard to understand he is trying so hard! And I am so proud of him. After meeting with his doctor on his 4 year appointment we have been referred to a wonderful team of specialists and we cannot wait to start this journey to better his life. Jordan now has a 3 month old baby brother. Although he has had a hard time expressing sympathy and feelings for people, when his baby brother came home he immediately loved him. It warmed my heart to see him kiss him and hug him and call him "cute" I know my boys will do great things, and with one another's love they will succeed.

Adriana Ramirez
Shelton, WA