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

[u/bendubberley_]

[u/Yomiko_Starbreeze]

My short and sweet story:

My nephew is on the spectrum and only says a few words for things he needs or wants; never addresses you by name or anything. At the time, I was going through a rough time in my life and was living back with my parents. I had just flopped on the couch in a very sad state, when he came over tapped my tummy twice, looked me in the eyes, and said "Hi Aunt 'Yomi', Hi Aunt 'Yomi'". Clear as day, made my LIFE! I'll never forget that