At 19 years old on a cold December Day I gave birth to a tiny 6lb8oz angel. We named him Travis.We loved him so much. He had a few Quirks but he was happy and healthy. 2years and a few months later we welcomed Austin into our lives. Boy was he a big baby,but we had our two boys like we always wanted. As Austin grew we noticed he was delayed so we called early intervention they came out evaluated Austin and a few weeks later told us we should have him checked for Autism. They also told us that we should have Travis checked too. We got the news we were dreading.....our boys had Autism. AUTISM! Travis had Aspergers,he was "high Functioning."
What's that,what do we do? Where do we go? We saw a Neurologist and he confirmed it......I'm only 23 I can't handle this as I burst into tears Dr. X told me I just want you to be aware that Austin will not talk he will not be affectionate he won't say I love you and he will most likely never make friends. Here's some info...now you can go. Our family was devastated,some in denial and I became depressed. I got Austin into school..... Then we met our Angel...Rene Rego the best special Ed teacher in the history of teachers. Austin started saying words actual words in the right context!!! Please, I want I need and best of all Mommy we're all in his vocabulary! Although we have had many meltdowns, many Dr visits and many sleepless nights my biggest reward came on November 6 2006 when Austin came home from school looked me dead in the eyes and said Mommy I love you...I want Turkey! Right then I knew everything would be ok...just have HOPE!! Ilytravisandaustin.
Westport, MA