Kaden was born in September of 2004. He was a wonderful baby weighing 7lbs 6oz and 19 inches long. He made most of his milestones a little bit late. Then all the behavior stuff started.. Banging of the head, Running and Walking on Tip Toes, Hand flapping. I didnt notice any of it being werid. He was my little man.. So when my sister came to me and said I hate to say anything but have you ever heard of Autism? Of course I said no whats that.. She did the right then she had printed out the smythoms for Autism. I started to read them and I just couldnt believe what i was reading. I agreed just to get her and the rest of the family off my back and I called the dr the next morning. He sent us to Cincinnati Childrens Hosptial. We started everything in March and then July 15 came and it was the day I got the results from all the testing. She said your son has High Functioning Autism. I've had a tough time dealing with it even tho it's 3 year today.. I still have trouble accepting it.. Seeing what my niece and nephew can do but he's not able to.. But we're getting there.. Potty Trained at 4 they said they didnt see him trained until 8 that's a 4 year difference.. His first time on a tubing slope.. First time on a RollerCoaster... and How i see improvements on report cards.. Im so very proud of him.. and Im so honored to have a child like him! He's one of a kind.. I just love him so much.. and He just shows me that no matter what happens we'll get through it.

Ricki
Middletown, OH