Our Amazing Autistic 4 Year Old is Starting To Talk!!! Speech Progress and A New Diagnosis?!

This story is almost exactly what we're going through with our autistic 4 year old. She's still non/pre-verbal, but she's so outgoing and expressive and she babbles and vocalises all the time, so we remain hopeful. This video was very helpful because (as you know) parents of neurodivergent children can feel very lonely and hopeless sometimes. You feel like everyone else is having 'normal' experiences with their children and you can't help but feel jealous. People say "Aw well, at least she has lovely parents, etc, etc"... But that feels like people don't know what to say, even if they're attempting to be comforting. It's a weird ride and we love our little girl very much who is always winning little victories every week. Even simple things like her sitting on the play mat at nursery waiting to have her name called for pick up is amazing.

This mother is an angel. She is so patient and loving with him.

My son is 24yrs old now he was diagnosed with autism when he was 3 1/2yrs old. This is exactly how his speech developed, he now gives talks to the autistic community and those who work in that field. My son was only interested in electronic toys like like speak and spell... anything electronically interactive! Its lovely to see this.. it brought back many memories. xx

I would personally love to speak to this lady. I've only just come across this lady channel and has completely taken me from a sad mum to a mum with hope! I have a two year old little girl who is so beautiful in every way but showing strong sighs of Autism. I've cried nights on end with endless questions that no professional can answer with confidence but some how this lady has!! You are doing such a wonderful thing from the video where you said about Dexter's red flags and how emotional you was honestly without sounding like a mad woman i never felt so close to complete stranger!! Please carry on with what your doing because honestly you give hope and warmth to Mums and Dads who are about to start this wonderful but very scary journey. Thankyou x

I’m so happy for you and Dexter!

Beautiful boy! How wonderful! I love how uplifting your channel is!

Wow, what a development. So lovely to watch xxx

I'm so happy for you and Dexter! I can actually see and feel your happiness and it's wonderful. I've been following your story since June, last year when our son has been diagnosed and hoped for this kind of news. You are both wonderful. I do admire your strength and perseverance in loving him for the amazing child that he is. Can't wait to hear more!

Hey, I am so very happy for both you and Dexter. Very well done for persevering and never,never give up!

Congratulations to your kiddo, you and your husband! This is amazing! great progress!

This is just so awesome. Good Job buddy && momma too!!! Beautiful ❤️

Thank you for sharing. Happy for Dexter and the family! Keep it going!!! God bless!

Way to go Dexter!! This make me cry tears of joy!! Good job mumma you had work so hard, so happy for you both

Thank you for sharing this! It’s really helpful to see progress as our son is very similar in his speech. Keep posting!

I'm so overwhelmed watching this.. this gives so much hope.. thank you for sharing ❤️

What a champion. He's doing so well Well don't Mama 👏🏼❤️

Dexter is a champion. Way to go! So fantastic to see him progressed so much. Awesome job, mama!

Well done Dexter!! So happy for both of you.

Oh Faye, my heart has exploded with happiness for Dexter and for you all, the happiness on his face is absolutely amazing. My own son is 3.5 years and is now starting to point to almost everything when we ask where it is and/or what he wants. His understanding his come on leaps and bounds since even Christmas, he also mimics some sounds and let's slip a word every now and again, most recently "pie" which almost gets such a big praise and round of applause. I feel.we too will get there and are hoping to use AAC soon. Well done to Dexter ❤

I have followed you for a while now you give me so much hope and I hope I can be patient as you and walk this journey with my son . God job Mommy and Dexter