Hello, Sorry this reply is so late-I just joined. I joined because I saw the autism threads on here. My daughter is 8 years old and was diagnosed with autism at 2. She did not talk, no eye contact, did not want to be touched even by me, was a picky eater, etc. My daughter is in a regular second grade class (she has been from the start), talks, hugs, interacts with other children and adults, can tell me what she needs/wants. I think that the main thing is to get your child into therapy asap! I don't know what state you live in, but here in MO they have judevine which will come to your home, daycare-etc. to help your child with therapy. One of the best books I have read is by Temple Grandin who is autistic herself. I have yet to read jenny mccarthy's book. I know this is very difficult for you, I am a single parent myself, but do not let people tell you who or what your child will be. They told me my daughter would most likely never be able to relate and I should put her name on a residential facility list immediately because the wait is long. I would never place my child in a home and thank God I did not listen to them. I fought, and continue, to fight for her every day. I work with her and when she has enough, we stop. I don't let anyone push her. These children with autism are very intelligent and people do not realize this because socially they are not able to communicate as well. Please email me at
pipercharm03@yahoo.com. There are so many things I can tell you. I have done my own research for seven years and I have thousands of papers that I have gathered! Stay positive, your child is very in tune with your feelings and they react on them. If I am having a bad day, my daughter has a bad day! It sounds like you are a very loving mom and your son is lucky for that. I know some days can be very difficult, but everyday it will get better. You already said you see little things everyday. My greatest moment was when my daughter looked at me and said, "I love you mommy", with no prompting. I still get teary talking about it! Best wishes to you and your wonderful son!
I love someone with autism, my daughter!