The doctors said "you don't produce eggs"; yet 7 or 8 years later, I defied those odds. My son was born and I was happier than ever. I did realize early on that something was off. He rarely looked at me, would not respond to me calling his name, never spoke a word, and only seemed to have an interest in one thing electronic devices. On my 18 mo visit his pediatrician asked me, has he called you mommy yet, to which I cried no...she referred me to Baltimore Infant and Toddler Program.
Connor went through several therapist; however, 2 of which I will hold forever in my heart as I think they were instrumental in preparing him and me for the next couple of years. At 3 I chose to put Connor in the public school system to work with teachers as opposed to home therapy.
In a couple of months Connor will be 5.
He started shcool at 3 and within 4 months he said his first words EVER. Most can barely believe my story to be true but he spoke for the first time on Christmas Eve at his grandparents dinner table. He was counting to 10 on his fingers aloud. I knew he learned this at school. While I did my best to teach him at home, this was someone else work. I am so thankful, my son has been surrounded by wonderful individuals who accept and love him for who he is.
To date Connor can speak very well, he still has some issues however they will be better with time. He can read bedtime stories to me, play sports, play with children, and with the aid of all of his wonderful teachers has a love for learning.
Baltimore, MD
