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My son just called me mummy

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Merryoldgoat · 10/08/2023 20:33

He’s 5. He’s non verbal with Autism and has not shown any real inclination to talk.

This last 2/3 weeks he’s started ‘demanding’ food which is brilliant, but tiday he saw me and shouted ‘mummy!’.

I can’t believe it. I could cry ❤️

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BodegaSushi · 10/08/2023 21:04

💕 amazing!

foulksmills · 10/08/2023 21:04

That's lovely 🥰

AlwaysFoldingWashing · 10/08/2023 21:04

Oh my... this post is gorgeous ❤️❤️

JJ230 · 10/08/2023 21:04

Awww so lovely 🥰

Purplebunnie · 10/08/2023 21:06

❤

Tiddlywinkly · 10/08/2023 21:07

That's fantastic op!😀

Supergirl1958 · 10/08/2023 21:07

Merryoldgoat · 10/08/2023 20:33

He’s 5. He’s non verbal with Autism and has not shown any real inclination to talk.

This last 2/3 weeks he’s started ‘demanding’ food which is brilliant, but tiday he saw me and shouted ‘mummy!’.

I can’t believe it. I could cry ❤️

@Merryoldgoat amazing! I’m so bloody happy for you and she’d a little tear (sad I know from reading one post on an internet forum)

That is an amazing step for DS 😍👏

AndyMcFlurry · 10/08/2023 21:08

🎉❤️

BeachedOff · 10/08/2023 21:09

Best post I've read all year, that's lovely 🥰

Cowlover89 · 10/08/2023 21:09

❤❤

Bubop · 10/08/2023 21:09

Aww that’s amazing ❤️

wannabetraveler · 10/08/2023 21:09

That's absolutely wonderful, OP ❤️

YukoandHiro · 10/08/2023 21:10

What a wonderful post! That's so lovely to hear xx

PralinesandCream · 10/08/2023 21:10

❤such a sweet and touching post. Thank you for sharing.

caringcarer · 10/08/2023 21:10

💕 He loves his Mummy.

DCINightingale · 10/08/2023 21:10

That's amazing, what a special moment!

Jl2014 · 10/08/2023 21:10

❤️

caringcarer · 10/08/2023 21:11

bryceQ · 10/08/2023 20:38

Oh my goodness!!! Wow what huge news!!!!

My son is 4.5 non verbal, it's my dream to hear his little voice.

I hope your DS says Mummy next.

mamaduckbone · 10/08/2023 21:11

That's such amazing news OP, how wonderful.

MrsPerfect12 · 10/08/2023 21:12

I'm delighted for you! Such a lovely post.

Wishitsnows · 10/08/2023 21:12

Lovely 😊 what a moment you will never forget!

CeeceeBloomingdale · 10/08/2023 21:12

What a lovely thing to hear

HRTQueen · 10/08/2023 21:12

That is wonderful ❤️❤️

MightyFishwife · 10/08/2023 21:12

Well done, OP’s clever boy! Sending hugs x

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Merryoldgoat · 10/08/2023 21:13

He’s so precious.

He has lots of echolalia and repeats sone songs and books but now he will say what song he wants me to put on when I point to the TV.

I often wake up now to shouts of ‘NANA’ or ‘DRINK’ or ‘CHOCOLATE BISCUIT’ which is such a bit step. He added in ‘CRISPS’ this week and just earlier today ‘I want drink’ once rather than just ‘DRINK’.

He also is learning animals.

I love him so so much. He charms everyone as he looks so angelic but hearing his voice more is just unbelievably special.

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