I didn't even notice the signs. People outside the home did. I thought my son was perfect, as all parents do. "Normal" if you will. But people started pointing out that he never made eye contact, that he was sleeping/ wanting to be in his room WAY too often, and I started paying closer attention. He wasn't responding to his name, he was looking up at the ceiling at random times and shaking his head "no", swinging himself in his baby swing and flapping his little hands. He was 18 months old when he got diagnosed with Autism. Some of his "skills" were as low as that of a 10 month old and he was always in his own little world. He is 3 now, and sometimes...you can't really tell. He makes eye contact now....he responds (for the most part) to his name...he laughs. He plays. He's "here". He wants to cuddle & kiss & be around his sister and I. He loves school, he loves baths, he HATES brushing his teeth. Lol. I am lucky to have such an "ausome" child. He has taught me more than I could ever teach him! <3

Anonymous
Hondo, TX