THOR BJORN

what a cutie

Thor was diagnosed with autism at 19 months. At that time, he was unresponsive to his environment. He didn't react to pain. He could not speak, nor communicate in any way with us, other than screaming and crying.

his 1st bday and he didnt know what to do with the cake.

It was like being around a sleepwalker. he could not bear to touch food or silverware. Mama smooshed his hand into the cake once, he would not touch it with his hands again! he was always sort of blank.

He spent 12 months in an Early Intervention program, with speech therapy, occupational therapy, and cognitive therapy. Now, at 3 1/2 yrs of age, he can use sign language to request things from us. He has learned how to deal with his aversion to handling food and silverware, and can now feed himself. That was a GIANT step for him.

Voila! OHH! That's GOOD! This is Marlane. She is my speech therapist!!

Here is Marlane, she is the best speech therapist EVER!!

He laughs with us now, he plays peekaboo. He loves to cuddle and tickle. Thor is making progress and we are so very proud of him for his hard work!! Thor will have to work hard for the rest of his life to overcome his various challenges, but we know he will do well. Please enjoy the pictures of our precious son.

what a cutie

hmmm what are my stock options?

PAPA IS HERE!!

Papa came back from Sweden... he thinks Thor has grown a lot!

I love my papa!

Thor cried so hard when he had to say 'bye-bye'

4th bday!!!

Blue hopping

I got a haircut... well SORTA!!

This is my stinker face! Howdy Ma'am!!!

Am I CUTE or what?

summer is HERE!!

I GOTCHA!


Smiles all around

Raven's Lodge

Son Rise Institute