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My 7 year old just said his FIRST WORD and proved professionals wrong!:D

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CraigN24 · 24/03/2016 22:16

Sorry I am single full time daddy and I need to share the news with someone! :D

My son is 7 years old and has Autism and global development delay, from day one I have always been told by " professionals" that he would never be able to talk and he will never say " daddy" or " I love you".

I was changing my little mans Nappy a Minute ago when suddenly I heard a little voice go " Dada" ... It was MY SON! :D :D ( I admit it I cried like a little baby!)

I am so so happy, so so proud and so excited for the future... I just want to shout it from the roof tops! :D

I knew one day he would prove everyone wrong and today he did!! :D

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Owllady · 24/03/2016 22:17

That's fantastic :)

LemonEmmaP · 24/03/2016 22:18

That's so lovely Grin no wonder you want to shout from the rooftops! Well done to your son.

lougle · 24/03/2016 22:19

That's so special! You'll never get tired of hearing his voice. I hope that it's just the beginning of his vocal developmentStar

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SandunesAndRainclouds · 24/03/2016 22:19

Go little man, you show them!!

My DD with complex SENs keeps proving people wrong 😊 Hold this close to your heart and remember it forever.

MrsBungle · 24/03/2016 22:19

Wow, well done your ds! How lovely his first word was your name 😊

Cuttheraisins · 24/03/2016 22:20

Fantastic news!

Diamogs · 24/03/2016 22:20

Well done Craig's DS

fakenamefornow · 24/03/2016 22:20

Thread of the day!

Evabeaversprotege · 24/03/2016 22:20

Grin congratulations!

chickindude · 24/03/2016 22:20

Lovely news.... The start of something Smile

Chillyegg · 24/03/2016 22:22

Fantastic news! Congratulations to your ds and you! Flowers

Dazedandsleepdeprived · 24/03/2016 22:22

That is fantastic news. Way to go little man! How lovely his first word was daddy. Shows how much you mean to him x

MilkTwoSugarsThanks · 24/03/2016 22:23

I've just dried my eyes from the doggy thread and now I read this!

🏆 for your DS OP Star

Ilikesweetpeas · 24/03/2016 22:24

Great news! So happy for you

Twinklestar2 · 24/03/2016 22:24

I just cried reading this. Well done to you and your little man Star

Clarabumps · 24/03/2016 22:25

Well done little dude! Fantastic news.

ifcatscouldtalk · 24/03/2016 22:26

Even though he must have his own ways of communicating with you that must of felt absolutely amazing. CraigN24's son rocks! Smile.

Whycantweallgetalong · 24/03/2016 22:26

That's awesome news!

Dioskouri · 24/03/2016 22:27

This is the loveliest thing I've read for a long time. Well done both of you. Smile

ineedaholidaynow · 24/03/2016 22:28

Fantastic news Smile

Ooof35 · 24/03/2016 22:28

Amazing Smile

Ohb0llocks · 24/03/2016 22:28

Awesome Smile well done Craig's DS!

PresidentCJCregg · 24/03/2016 22:29

Ahhh what a beautiful moment and a beautiful thread. Star

slicedfinger · 24/03/2016 22:30

Hurrah! Lots more to come in time Smile

candykane25 · 24/03/2016 22:32

Very happy for you, that's fantastic