I first found out my son was autistic when he was 5yrs old. He was in preschool and he was different from other kids, he didn't talk much and certain noises made him uncomfortable and he would always jump around, run back and forth and wave his hands a lot. We had him tested and our fears were confirmed he is autistic. That was 7 yrs ago, he is now a 6 the grader in middle school, he has come such a long way. He is starting to come out of his shell more. He is doing things he would never do before like play on a basketball team, trying new foods, noises that used to bug him seem to not bug him as much anymore and other things. He still has social problems but he is taking a class to help him with that and he is lucky enough to have a Best friend that helps and encourages him. I still wonder what life will be like for him as a adult but I try not to worry and just take it day by day.

Chrissy
Milwaukie, OR