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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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StopStartStop · 10/08/2023 21:21

I'm happy for you!

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Merryoldgoat · 10/08/2023 21:21

It’s weird - it creeps up.

A few times I’ve asked him things and I thought he said ‘no’ or ‘yes’ but I wasn’t certain.

But the more I think the more progress there’s been over the last 3-6 months.

I’m so excited for him to show off to his teachers when he goes back!

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TeaTimeTilly · 10/08/2023 21:22

Brilliant - and so encouraging for the future. He's definitely not non-verbal now!!

ZeldaWillTellYourFortune · 10/08/2023 21:22

Wonderful! Savour the moment!

🌷

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Merryoldgoat · 10/08/2023 21:23

TeaTimeTilly · 10/08/2023 21:22

Brilliant - and so encouraging for the future. He's definitely not non-verbal now!!

No! I suppose not!

Wow - my clever little bean.

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Sheranovermytoes · 10/08/2023 21:23

That must be music to your ears. Hopefully the beginning of more communication 🙏

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Merryoldgoat · 10/08/2023 21:25

His nursery teacher who absolutely loved him always said she felt it was on there and it would come one day.

I’m going to go and put him to bed and give him a big squeeze ❤️

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porridgeisbae · 10/08/2023 21:25

Awesome <3 That must be lovely for you.

Bandyarsia · 10/08/2023 21:26

Going to bed tonight with a smile on my face after reading that!

Wenfy · 10/08/2023 21:26

There’s nothing like it. I’m sure he’ll soon become a chatterbox in no time x

Barbaquequeen · 10/08/2023 21:26

id Imagine it will be the start of many new words he will use. Delighted for
you both ❤️

elm26 · 10/08/2023 21:26

So happy for you, lovely post 🥰

coverp · 10/08/2023 21:27

What a special day, thank you for sharing with us

DoggyNewbie · 10/08/2023 21:28

That is absolutely wonderful 🩷. Well done little boy, how amazing for you mum too!

SkaneTos · 10/08/2023 21:28

That is wonderful!

Mylobsterteapot · 10/08/2023 21:29

Well done MerryYoungKid!

Lifeomars · 10/08/2023 21:29

Little love

Ghosttofu99 · 10/08/2023 21:30

Congratulations. How wonderful flowers 💐

Lifeomars · 10/08/2023 21:30

Merryoldgoat · 10/08/2023 21:21

It’s weird - it creeps up.

A few times I’ve asked him things and I thought he said ‘no’ or ‘yes’ but I wasn’t certain.

But the more I think the more progress there’s been over the last 3-6 months.

I’m so excited for him to show off to his teachers when he goes back!

Bet you are bursting with pride

Sooty20235 · 10/08/2023 21:30

This is wonderful, thank you for sharing it ❤

LetMeEnfoldYou · 10/08/2023 21:30

Can I make a suggestion? Write all of these little lovely moments down and date them, then on the 31st December sit with a glass of wine and read them all back. It's a brilliant way of remembering the best moments and a nice New Year tradition too.

Twinsmummy1812 · 10/08/2023 21:31

That’s wonderful!

bryceQ · 10/08/2023 21:32

@TheLongpigs

Aw ❤️

I confess I had to leave a number of whatsapp groups and fb groups with mums who would complain about their kids talking to much, it was just too tragic for me, I was consumed with too many negative emotions.

Junelove · 10/08/2023 21:33

So so happy for you
❤️ x

Iwantmyoldnameback · 10/08/2023 21:34

My screen seems to have gone blurry. ♥️