In 2008 we were blessed to be given a beautiful baby boy. He came to our family from another family member that could not care for him. Born on Good Friday and came home with us on Easter Sunday. Our little Easter egg.the first 2 years were relatively normal, he met all his milestones. But at age 2 we noticed what words he was saying had vanished and he was secluding himself from others. We had just started carrying for another little boy from another family member through CPS and his case worker noticed Joshua's behavior. She gave us a phone number to call to have him evaluated. Two months later we were given the heart wrenching news...your son fits the description, it appears he is in the Autism spectrum. They had therapist come to our home to work with him but no words came out. We started early intervention at age 3 at Bonham elementary school, but still no words. He can spell like a grown man and uses those spellings in sentences to communicate with us. If he wants a drink, he spells drink with his block letters and brings them to us, he even spells thank you when we give him what he has asked for. He amazes us everyday and our world would not be complete without him. He is so loving and gives kisses and hugs regularly, which his teachers and therapist are amazed by since alot of children in the spectrum have issues with those types of things. Our Joshua, our Easter egg. Life would not be complete without him.

Regina Garza
Grand Prairie, TX