Myah was born a healthy 7lbs 7oz. Her first 15 months of life were very typical. She was meeting all of her milestones on time, she was a social butterfly and her language was starting to take off. What seemed like overnight, everything changed. Myah stopped playing appropriately, she stopped talking and she became very reserved and shy. At 18 months, I contacted early intervention and at 26 months she was diagnosed with autism.
My heart shattered. My husband and I felt numb. We didn't know what to think. We immediately felt grief and sadness. I quickly wiped away my tears-I knew I needed to be strong for Myah. I began researching day and night. I was determined to give my daughter the very best.
Myah just turned 3. I am ecstatic to say that just tonight, she said "Hi!". It has been a long 21 months without her voice, but tonight, we heard it again. Her Daddy and I couldn't be more proud!!! Myah sees a DAN! Doctor every other month and attends a developmental preschool 4 days a week. She is in speech therapy, occupational therapy and equine therapy. She loves equine therapy and has a great bond with her horse, Clover.
Myah is an incredible little lady and I couldn't be any happier to be her Mom. She has taught me so much. Life is not at all how I envisioned it to be and it certainly isn't perfect but I have learned that life doesn't have to be perfect for it to be absolutely wonderful.
Capital Area, PA
