My daughter is a twin. They were born at 38 weeks and spent no time in the nicu. Hope hit her milestones before her sister. At about 15 months she regressed. She stopped saying the words she had once said and she still wasn't walking or crawling. At her pediatrician appointment, I had brought up my concerns and she has been in early intervention ever since. About 2 months ago she was officially diagnosed with ASD. I cried and cried not knowing what to do. I had felt guilt like it was all my fault. I came to realize it wasn't. I feel there is a huge reason why we named her Hope and not her twin sister. I have so much Hope for her future. I hope that one day she can tell me that she loves me. She is such a happy, vibrant, energetic little girl.

Stephanie
Bellport, NY