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Old 07-28-2012, 10:07 PM   #1 (permalink)
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9 years ago today I gave birth to my most special little man. My DS has taught me more about patience, kindness and unconditional love in the last 9 years than I learned in the previous 33. We have been on this crazy autism roller coaster for 7 years now but we're so proud of all DS's accomplishments. Today he took his first solo shower (had been doing baths) and wiped himself after toileting AND washed his hands without prompting. I know, doesn't sound big but for him it was HUGE . He told me "I'm 9 years old now mommy, I'm a big boy". Considering I never thought I'd ever hear him say "mommy", you can imagine the tear in my eyes as I type this now. Thanks for letting me boast
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Old 07-28-2012, 10:18 PM   #2 (permalink)
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AWESOME!!!!! Happy Birthday, you wonderful boy!!!!
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That's great! Happy birthday to the little guy!
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Old 07-28-2012, 10:23 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Those are huge accomplishments for anyone who previously didn't do them. Congrats to you and your DS for coming so far!
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Old 07-29-2012, 01:20 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Enjoy Cars Land at night in the Disneyland segment of a 40th birthday celebration to end the world! The trip report for our trip to Sorrento, the Amalfi coast, Pompeii and Herculaneum also continues.

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Congrats! to your big boy!!!
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Old 07-29-2012, 06:19 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 07-29-2012, 07:54 AM   #8 (permalink)
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That is so awesome!!!! You are doing a terrific job for your son
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Old 07-29-2012, 08:00 AM   #9 (permalink)
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and congratulations to your DS.
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Old 07-29-2012, 08:35 AM   #10 (permalink)
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For someone who teaches Autistic children I can assure you I understand where your coming from and can do a for your little man .... Congratulations to you for how far he has come and a very to your DS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Congratulations to you for teaching him in his special way and Happy Birthday to the big boy!!
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congrats to your little guy!!!!
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Old 07-29-2012, 09:43 AM   #15 (permalink)
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That is great! I know your pride, my son has ASD and to see him just try something new makes me heart swell with pride.
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