Any mom of a non-verbal autistic child knows what music to the ears this solitary word is. It was the real thing, not an approximation, but just beautifully stated while handing me a colored chip for the bingo game we were playing during our session. His speech therapist has been great for him. She has really helped Sean learn how to use his mouth for functional speech. I keep asking him to say it over and over - and he is gladly obliging me. What a kid! I have 5 years worth of hearing my name from him to make up for. Oh, the things mothers of typical kids take for granted - the things I take for granted from my own 3 other healthy kiddos.
We had a really great day today. Despite the fact that Sean started our day out at 5 am, he has had one of his best days yet. He told me this morning, "poopy", and so off to the bathroom we went where he was true to his word! He needed to go again about a half hour later, telling me "poopy" again and taking my hand. We are really taking giant steps forward to say the least. What a HUGE difference!
At this point, we are just soaking it all in and enjoying seeing all these changes FINALLY occuring at such a rapid pace.
1 comment:
Congratulations on that long awaited most wonderful word!
"Mommy!"
God bless your little boy.
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