r/MadeMeSmile • u/bendubberley_ • 18d ago

Wholesome Moments Autistic non-verbal boy speaks directly to his mother for the first time.

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u/BizarroMax 18d ago

We have two autistic kids. There’s a time when you don’t know if they will ever speak. And a lot never do.

Ours did and now they won’t shut up. But we are grateful.

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u/TheeParent 17d ago

It's funny, your average kid has to "learn" to talk. I've witnessed many autistic kids "start" to talk. It just... turns on one day without any practice.

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u/wildflowerden 17d ago

I am autistic and that is what happened to me. I was over 3 years old before I spoke, and started speaking in full sentences immediately.

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u/TheeParent 17d ago

That is fascinating to me. Do you have any memories from this age?

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u/wildflowerden 17d ago

Very few.