Autism Grows Up: Naomi's Next Step

Naomi Halm just learned to walk. At age 4, her parents are still waiting for her to talk. Since Jennifer and Chris Halm recognized that their daughter's development was delayed, they've had to cope with the reality that their child is different. She's not the child they expected, but they couldn't love her more. The Halms have a hunch that Naomi may be autistic. After a battery of tests, they find out.

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I missed this when it came out a few months ago but the video really sums up how all of us feel the first time we get the official diagnosis of autism. Our son will be 20 next month, and we remember vividly, when he was Naomi's age and trying to sort things out. Hang in there parents, it is a tough road and it is life changing to raise a child with special needs, but it is also a road so worth traveling. :)

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Wow. Grieving over your child? You are blessed to have one. What if she grows up and watches this and what you said?