A Glimpse of Our Son

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We had two big moments today:

After IBI (ABA) I asked our 5 yo (severely autistic and completely

non-verbal) son to cross a crowded hallway to his cubby and put on

his boots and coat.

HE DID IT!!! I keep asking him to do things before I prompt him and

he very rarely responds at all, but this time he actually followed a

multi-step instruction. It was also obviously difficult for him to

do b/c he is extremely sound-sensitive and it was loud in the

hallway. The other parents picking up their children (who appear

much higher-functioning) were visibly shocked.

It was totally wicked!

Also, after kindergarten, he wandered off a bit. When I called him;

he charged at me, running with a normal gait and hand posture. He

actually pushed the wagon to help me (I was pretending the wind was

too strong for me to pull the wagon home in it). He was belly

laughing, real laughter instead of drunk giggle. He smiled at me and

responded to my laughter.

Three or four minutes of bliss.

I can't wait for more.

Nikolas is 5 1/2 years old. We have been SCD for 7 months. Casein

Free for 2 months. MB12 shots 2 months with folinic and TMG.

We are on day 5 Diflucan and start Valtrex tonight.

I am so thankful for today, and excited about tomorrow. We all need

days like this to keep going.

Thank you for letting me share with others who REALLY KNOW what this

feels like and what it means to us.