To want to shout it from the rooftops - my autistic DS has started to talk!

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My autistic DS is 4 and about to start school. He spoke until 2 then had a massive regression and stopped talking completely.

Just this past two weeks he has started saying single words again.

I don't want to go on about it to everyone I meet, even though I feel like I could.

He might say 'I love you' soon!

Fab news!

I recently watched the film 'Temple Grandin' (about an amazing autistic woman of the same name) and she did the same. Her mother was told (back in the 50s) that she'd never speak. Temple grew up to be the most intelligent, inspiring woman (she's a professor, writer, autism educator and humane livestock equipment designer). Fab film - highly recommend it, OP! There's a scene where adult Temple hugs her mother for the first time ever - I imagine you're feeling how her mother did right now

This is so lovely!

Whoop whoop!!

Our friends cried today when they heard him talking. So happy!!!

I have never met you, nor am I likely to. I still have tears in my eyes. I can only imagine how you must feel.

That’s brilliant!!

My autistic son is 18 years old and I’m still waiting.

I am so happy for you...shout from the rooftops..that is lovely and big news