autism - doesn't mean hopeless

You are an inspiration, and if I may say your parents also.

I love seeing Adults living with Autism let all others affected in many ways with Autism know there is hope. I think it helps with letting people know that just because some one has a Disorder that it does not make them any less of a person or a Great person. Thank god there is so much Awareness out there now and early intervention is a big key in the success of our children. I have a son who is almost 4 who was diagnosed at 2yrs old with Autism. I was told for 6 months my son was in a phase and he would snap out of it. For 6 months I watched my talkative, happy, fun loving and friendly little boy go to a non verbal, sad, head banging, aggressive and withdrawmn little boy. It was hard and made my heart ache every day. When someone finally listened to me I thought it was to late. But since starting Therapy for Speech and OT and also attending Early Childhood and Head Start my son has learned to use some words. He also loves to play with other children now, he is happier, he loves everyone he meets and he knows how to make others laugh and everyone who has contact with him tells me all the time what a special and loving boy I have. I am still new to Autism but I think it has changed me for the better and now when I see the child who is acting out or having a meltdown I understand and know what those parents are going through but I could never know how the child feels.