You Are Most Welcome Gladys

Dearest Gladys,
I am glad that my post is able to give you hope for your dear little JohnEdrick. Without hope there is no future for any of us. If I would have listened to the many so-called specialists, I would hate to think what would have happened to my dear son. Sometimes we need to listen to our heart to know that there is more hope than is given. I know a mom has the best insticts when it comes to her child.

I have had people over the years mention varying degrees of autism for my son, but he is way too affectionate and social. Most autistic children do not like to be touched or held and they have difficulty with any type of social interaction. In my son's case it's as if things don't exist unless something is explained to him. It's a case of constant "data input" because he is unable to infer.

I am glad to hear that JohnEdrick is receiving Speech therapy at an early age. I know you live in Puerto Rico and so I am wondering if JohnEdrick is being raised to be bilingual. Sometimes when there are two languages in a household, language confusion can occur.

Your nephew sounds a lot like my son was at his age. I can tell you that my son had a huge amount of frustrations due to the inability to communicate and his behavior was frightening at times. We have had a long journey thus far and know we have far to go.

You have to remember, your nephew is still quite young and some of the behaviors he exhibits are normal. Sometimes we expect so much from these little people that we have to remember that they are just children.

I frequently read your posts here at TKL and know that you are a frequent contributor. I can tell from your posts that you are a wonderful and caring person. I was only too happy to offer you the hope I so wished someone had given me. My son has taught me that all things are possible.

Please tell your dear Jos Luis & Seilita that there is hope and they are not alone. Had I listened to the original Pediatric Neurolgist who said, "You have a special needs child. He will be in special education all of his life and never become independent. Go home and make him happy...... Can you imagine what would have happened to my son? I for one can tell you that it has been an exhausting and ongoing journey from the time my son was two, but I am never sorry for every ounce I have invested in my child. We must always have hope.

Thanks for your blessings and I in return send blessings to you.
Hugs!
SBC
Ps. If I can help in any way, I'd be happy to give you my email address via Betsy.