Off in his own world most hours of the day, it’s very seldom I’m able to get his attention. Never really had a true conversation, beside myself doing all the talking. He’s verbal, but sometimes not so much. I know that the more talking he hears he eventually picks up more words, but it isn’t consistent nor is what being said.
He loves watching Youtube videos and movies repeatedly. He can repeat every line and play out the entire scene. I feel as if he tries to have a conversation this way, like he feels he is socializing with us by stating only the lines he memorizes. He does this at random moments, just out of the blue when it’s quiet, but I absolutely adore watching him do this. It’s the only time I hear his voice as if he is talking to me and we’re having a conversation. As much as I try, I’ve never been much of a talker, bringing me back to always learning along with my son. Everyday we both grow together.
I’m not the fastest blogger and I wish I could pull out postings out like my fellow writers, but life happens. I just wanted to share our very first conversation that happened two weeks ago. My heart is so happy just thinking about it as I glance over at him at the moment playing with his stuffed minion.
It was like any other day, during therapy. I gave myself a break and happen to stumble in the living room while Kyson was given a break too. He was happily playing with his BT (Behavioral Therapist). She was rolling him up in his blanket and swinging him onto the couch. Loudest laughters coming out from underneath the blanket. I watch from a distance, Kyson notices me and runs to me, I kneel down to the floor.
“Mommy!”
“Yes, Kyson, what is it? Are you having fun?”
“So happy!,” he shouts and throws his arms around me.
“I’m so happy that you’re happy!”
I give him a tight squeeze and stand up.
“Mommy? Pick me up?”
Estatic, I pick him up and hold on. I held on just a little longer than usual this time. Kyson’s a big boy and lately it’s been hard to carry him, but this moment I held him just a bit longer, and because I was trying to hide my tears a bit from the BT. I was elated and my heart was full.
Final Thoughts
This is how far we’ve come. From days of one-word demands to having moments like this. A moment when the conversation was real and attention was fully on. I know tomorrow he will awake and it may be different, he may go back to what he knows best. I’m growing right along with him, I’ve never done this before and more importantly, it gives me hope. Hope to one day know what’s going on in that creative mind of his.
-Anna MV
In his world
What a beautiful piece. Thank you so much for sharing. That’s such an amazing feeling. My son has been very slow on the verbal front due to chronic ear infections for a year. So when he talks and actually forms words, it’s so unbelievably exciting and it makes me so happy. You’re a very patient woman and mother, and so very brave for sharing this story. I don’t know if I could handle such a difficult situation, so I have the utmost respect for you. Keep carrying on, momma. Some day, it will all be worth it.
Wow, thanks so much for the amazingly kind words. I truly am speechless 💙 Thanks you for reading and sharing your story about your son. Wishing him the best!
What a beautiful piece. Thank you so much for sharing. That’s such an amazing feeling. My son has been very slow on the verbal front due to chronic ear infections for a year. So when he talks and actually forms words, it’s so unbelievably exciting and it makes me so happy. You’re a very patient woman and mother, and so very brave for sharing this story. I don’t know if I could handle such a difficult situation, so I have the utmost respect for you. Keep carrying on, momma. Some day, it will all be worth it.
Wow, thanks so much for the amazingly kind words. I truly am speechless 💙 Thanks you for reading and sharing your story about your son. Wishing him the best!
Wow, that is great!! I am so happy for you!! Yay!!
It is Robyn! I still get teary just thinking about it. Thanks ❤
OMG, my sister in law daughter is autictic! I need to pass this article to her. Thanks for sharing! I know this is not easy topic!
Thanks for reading Andrew, it definitely isn’t, but gets better with time. 😊
I am very happy that you have achieved this milestone. I know how difficult it is to have an autistic child. All the blessings.
Thank you Mimi, I appreciate it.
This is so beautiful. Brought me to tears, I can only imagine the immense joy you felt having this moment with your boy ❤️
It was a very special moment for sure. Thanks Kiara 😊
Wow this post made me emotional! Bless you and your beautiful boy and congratulations for making it this far! <3
Thanks so much, I’m very proud of him 😊
I am glad to share your beautiful story! Congrats!
Thank you 😊
Very moving story. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Sean 😊
This is so sweet and heart warming!
Thanks 😊
Reading your story is admirably wonderful. It is definitely a heart melting story I would want to have.
Thanks so much for your kind words.
Sometimes, the simplest words are the most sincere and meaningful.
Very true 😊
I decided I will remember you in Prayers
Thank you 🙏🏻
This must have been a rewarding experience for you. It signals hope for even greater improvement overtime.
You’re so right, thanks Ingrid. 😊
Wonderful piece that is so touching. I feel how ‘precious’ these moments are to you.
They are, thanks for reading. 😊