I am a mom with 2 boys, ages 4 and 6, who are both autistic. Sam is going to be 7 next month and Noah is 4 1/2. Both boys were diagnosed at 20 months and fall on the severe side of the autism spectrum.
Martin (age 5) on the right was diagnosed with PDD-NOS two years ago. His more prominent symptoms were very significant language development delay and also significant social delay. In short, at 3yo he talked like an 18 month old, comprehended less. He threw lots of fits, many related to his difficulty understanding what was going on. He continues to have significant behaviour and speech issues but has made amazing (to us) progress. In this picture he is playing with his 18month old typically developing sister.
This is my son Luc who is a seven year old Aspie who loves WWII and WWI. He wants army men for Christmas. This is also my Daughter, Maddy a 4 1/2 year old Autie who also has Hyperlexia and loves Ni Hao Kai Lan. I was diagnosed with Asperger's soon after my daughter when she was 2 1/2. She was initially diagnosed with low to moderate ASD, she is now considered high functioning due to her amazing onset of speech thanks to all the intensive ABA therapy and early intervention.
Rufus is 10 years old, diagnosed with autism six years ago, and is currently in 5th grade in a full inclusion setting in a small elementary school in Baltimore. He has some significant challenges in communication and behaviors, but he is a generally happy boy with lots of smiles. While talking is difficult for Rufus, music (on an electronic keyboard), drawing (paper or computer) and surfing the web are activities that he excels at. He's also picking up skills in his second season on the Special Hockey team, The Baltimore Saints. While there are challenges in raising an autistic child there are unique joys that I would never trade away.
I'm a wife, mother, artist, writer, blogger, and singer. I was diagnosed with Asperger's in November of 2008, and SPD/dyspraxia in January of 2009,when I was 50. I published my first book in 2007, and I'm hard at work on another.
This is Nolan. He was diagnosed just after his 2nd birthday in 2007. He's now four, and is such a smart little guy (well, he's actually a BIG guy --- almost 70 pounds). He loves to smile and get squeezes, and is surprisingly affectionate. Don't those cheeks look juicy?
Jonathan was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome when he was three and a half years old. He's so sweet, funny, creative and insightful, which is a good thing. Because sometimes he can be so rigid and hard to deal with. He loves computers, playing chess and drawing his own comic book character "Purple Man."
This is a picture of me and my son, Hayden. Hayden has mild autism and was diagnosed in 2006. I am a very busy woman taking care of him, his biomedical treatment, researching autism, blogging, writing a book, working with an agent, and taking care of the rest of my family. Check out my blog sometime.
This is Bobby; he is 19 and autistic. He also had a stroke at the age of 9. He has made tremendous strides from being almost entirely nonverbal to being very social at the day center he goes to for special needs folks. Here he is talking to both his girlfriend and best friend, trying to manage two conversations at once. He also has two younger sisters, both of whom are on the spectrum, as well. They have never been silent, so perhaps they have been rubbing off on him.
Hi my name is Christopher Elf. I am from Douglasville Georgia. I am 35 years old and my birthday is January 28 1974. I am a locale celebrity know as Christopher Elf or Parade Kid. I have some autism like with a hard time with spelling out words and getting upset real easy and sometimes a like of understanding by other people. I live with my parents at home. Every year I participate in the annual parades in my hometown of Douglasville Georgia. I look for forward to thus parades every year. In the parades I am always wearing one of my elf outfits. I love the annual parades in Douglasville that’s why they call me Parade Kid. This year I am going to be the annual 2009 Douglasville 4th of July parade and 2009 Labor Day parade.
Here is a picture of my wonderful herd. It is the first time I was able to get them all together and looking at the camera at the same time! Lily, Oscar ,Zoe, and Sam (my boys are on the spectrum-autism and p.d.d.(nos)
My name is S, Im 9 years old and have high functioning autism. I love my xbox my dog Ruby, and playing games with my friends.
Ezra is 8. He enjoys swinging, jumping and riding the school bus. His favorite videos are from Jim Henson and Richard Scary. He does not talk, but is growing more interested in interacting with people. He is being looked at for Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba Syndrome. He has a loving big brother (with Down Syndrome--- and autistic traits of his own)
My name is Laura. I am 23 years old and have Asperger syndrome. I am an avid animal lover, creative writer, and university psychology student.
Zak is 10 and a great little bloke. Autism/epilepsy/verbal dyspraxia/global develpomental delay/motor skills issues etc do not define him, it is just a part of who he is. He is the little boy who likes pokemon, playing the playstation, guru of finding stuff on you tube, man of few words, loved and treasured youngest child and brother of two adoring older sisters!!AUS
Eli is 7 1/2 and a bundle of energy and joy. He loves to build with Legos and likes math, outer space, robots and aliens. He was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2.
Ethan is a happy 10 year old with Asperger's and loves to be in theatre productions. This picture is from his third play. He is our miracle son and we love him terribly.
This is my son K.C. he is 7 1/2 years old, lives in sunny Arizona, has one German Shepherd puppy and K.C. is Autistic. He is non verbal but knows at least 10 different signs! He is the joy of my life, he is accomplishing so much and even gives hugs. I wouldn't change a thing about K.C., he is perfect in my eyes.
This is Samuel, age 7. He's diagnosed with Autism, ADHD and SPD. He's a hard working first grader in a special ed program and a tiger cub scout. He loves anything cat related, Thomas the Tank and playing video games. He was born on Valentine's day and has a lot of love to give. With the right supports, he can accomplish a lot for a little guy.
My son John was diagnosed at age 2 with "Severe infantile Autism" He was non-verbal till around six. This inspiring photo is of him graduating from high school, which we were told would never happen. He is 24 now...he drives, he works, he gives speeches about Autism.
Jackson is 4 years old and he was born with Autsim. He cannot hold a conversation with anyone, but as you can see by his beautiful face, no words are necessary.
Rio is 10 years old and has asd with moderate learning difficulties. He is very bright and has a brilliant sense of humour. His favourite subjects at school are maths, cookery and art.
Finley is 9 years with asd and more severe learning difficulties. He is very cheeky and always up to something! When on good form he is very funny and loving. Both of them keep me on my toes
My name is Vicki. I was diagnosed with a developmental disability (probably Asperger Syndrome) at age 34. I like sewing, playing computer games, watching birds and collecting rocks (which I'm doing in this picture).
Brenden is 11 years old. He has a diagnosis of Asperger’s. He loves machines of all sorts and has a head full of inventions he’d like to make some day. He is an amazing kid.
Emma is 5years old and has classic autism. She loves watching videos, My Little Pony, and sneaking snacks when nobody is watching. Emma is non-verbal, but, has ALOT to say! She is a sweet little girl who is always happy and smiling.
This is Alanis age 7 DX asperger syndrome/anxiety disorder loves sensory related play and everything Dr Seuss .She would like for all of the boys to know that she is not an average girl .
Thiz iz me Gloria and my David DX with mild AUTISM at age 2 1/2 . He loves CARS Dsiney pixar and Thomas Tank. He also wants everyone to know that he hates to be touched without asking .
Thought it was about time i put a photo of C up!
