My Grandson's Hard Work Is Paying Off!

I am glad your grandson is doing great I am in the same position with my little boy 4 years autism all that. My son is doing great as well I can have almost normal conversation (and this is all achived in less than a year and with little outside help) he went from 80 words last december to god knows how many now too many to keep track. He is also learning colours his fav are green, red, blue and yellow. Seeng him the way he is doing now it gives us hope for the future.

I was working with special kids earlier, there was this girl who was now sixtyeen but at the age of two years he had been dianosed with brain degenraton disoorder. Her parents had deserted her and her gradmother not loosing heart had brought her finally to our institute. While working wioth her I realised she loved to put beads in to a string and she was attracted to flowers. I started her on making garlands with flowers and she seemed to enjoy it. She even made one for her grandmother for her prayer in the morning , her grandmother told me she actually cried after seeing her giving her the garland to put on the diety's idols , (a custom in India). It was worth it,I still have very fond memories of her, she was indeed a special child.

That's really great to hear someonesmom. I haven't got much to report, as jakes just boarding speaking fully. (he has for awhile now) the past few days, it's been more and more though. Soon he'll start potty training and all that other stuff =) ~Joey

I know what you mean Mom!! My son is also four and has Autism as many people know here... We are so proud of him!! He too was diagnosed very young and we have been able to put together a great team of people to help him! He works very hard and is showing great progress... Since his diagnosis of severe Autism he has gone from several tantrums a day and being very difficult to handle in every situation to being quite co-operative most of the time and now we can negotiate with him also "want this...Then do this" It works for almost everything and is most helpful when giving medications, brushing teeth, and bathing! He even takes vitamins now that he chews!! :) He has quite a large vocabulary and we are working on clarity. I am so proud of him at his young age...He loves to sing and hug and cuddle and we never thought we would ever have any of this!! He tells us with words that he loves us every day and it thrills us every time we hear it!! :) Thanks so much for sharing your victories... I too have a discussion about "Shouting from the roof tops" about my son... I believe it is important to share these victories as it brings awareness to others about Autism!! Have a great day Mom and I look forward to hearing of more victories of your grandson!! Blessings to you! ~Heavens~

Come to think of it, I have another cousin even younger than my other one who is having the same problem. He's not in a special program yet, but it may not be long before he is. He's now learning to get into trouble in school with this deficiency. This is a real problem in my family. I hope your grandson continues to improve with his condition.

I'm glad that he seems to be making progress. My cousin was born very hyper active, in was getting in the way of her going to school even taking the medication. They had to put her in a special program, but she's come a long way so far I think.

Great to hear this progress. My youngest grandson (5) also is autistic. Until he was 4 he seldom associated or played with any other kids. I scared him once when he was like 2 and he was terrified of anyone with a black mustache and glasses. he'd scream seeing anyone that looked like me. He's been in special classes and is moving along well also. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

Though I have no grandchildren or even children I at least want to say I'm glad your grandson is doing better.

That is so awesome to hear that your grandson is making such incredible improvements. My two boys both have ADHD, but my oldest one has the most difficult time learning. He is very slow in that area. I work with him every night and his teacher is aware and has someone that comes in and works with him as well. I'm sure that your grandson will be doing more awesome things before you know it. God bless