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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 ❤️

OP posts:
AlanJohnsonsBeamer · 10/08/2023 21:13

Wonderful news!! I needed something to cheer me up today 🌟

Vitriolinsanity · 10/08/2023 21:13

Surely the most wonderful word in the world!

Sallyh87 · 10/08/2023 21:13

Lovely to read. 🎉

ChrisPPancake · 10/08/2023 21:13

Oh what a lovely post @Merryoldgoat 😁♥️

Thank you for sharing Flowers

caringcarer · 10/08/2023 21:13

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 ❤️

I know a little how you feel OP. I have a Foster Son. He always called me by my Christian name but after about 18 months he looked up one day when I gave him his dinner and said thank you Mum. He was 6 1/2.

stargazer02 · 10/08/2023 21:14

That's amazing! Must just make your heart melt X

Manchestermummax3 · 10/08/2023 21:14

Absolutely soak in this feeling.... you'll remember & cherish it forever.
I have no bloody clue who you are or your circumstances but my heart just melted for you! 🥰
& thank you for sharing your precious moment with us.

MissHavershamReturns · 10/08/2023 21:14

My autistic son was very speech delayed and used to call me adda. He couldn’t say mama. The day I realised he was talking to me was wonderful!

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Merryoldgoat · 10/08/2023 21:14

@caringcarer that’s beautiful - those moments take your breath away ❤️

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IAmAlreadyRegrettingMyGreyColourScheme · 10/08/2023 21:15

This is so lovely. Congratulations! ❤

SussexLass87 · 10/08/2023 21:15

This is wonderful...from one ASD Mum to another...this must mean the world to you ♥️

MysteryBelle · 10/08/2023 21:16

Love!!! 😍 How wonderful and wondrous 🥳

turbonerd · 10/08/2023 21:16

That is lovely 🦋❤️ so happy to read that

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Merryoldgoat · 10/08/2023 21:16

SussexLass87 · 10/08/2023 21:15

This is wonderful...from one ASD Mum to another...this must mean the world to you ♥️

It really does. My older boy also has ASD but he was talking so early that this is a completely different experience.

OP posts:
Poundfoolishpennywise · 10/08/2023 21:16

That’s wonderful, I’m so happy for you! I’ve been there and it’s a feeling like you can’t describe 💗

LaForza101 · 10/08/2023 21:16

Such a lovely post and thread. Thanks for sharing this day with us OP. Wishing your family more lovely moments and days ahead.

NameChangeEmbarressed · 10/08/2023 21:17

What a lovely, uplifting thing to read OP 🙂

mrsanflowerpot · 10/08/2023 21:17

One of the best posts I've read on here for a long time ❤️

QueenofLouisiana · 10/08/2023 21:17

Ahhhh! Fabulous OP! I’m delighted for you.

GreyGoose1980 · 10/08/2023 21:19

Thanks for sharing such a lovEly moment OP 💐

whatsupluckyducky · 10/08/2023 21:20

Amazing!!! Xxx

weirdoboelady · 10/08/2023 21:20

Such a sweet moment. Thank you for sharing 💝

BertaBobAndMeToo · 10/08/2023 21:20

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 ❤️

Absolutely beautiful x

Isitsixoclockalready · 10/08/2023 21:21

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 ❤️

That is lovely. I can understand you feeling emotional!

nocoolnamesleft · 10/08/2023 21:21

Oh, that's beautiful.