Autism is a word.

I don't let that word limit my expectations.
I don't allow that to define who my son will become.
It is more than a diagnosis, it is a word.

Words can be left behind.

I listen to my heart.
I educate myself.
I consult with professionals but don't let them scare me.
It is more than that, it is a starting point.

Starting points are made as beginnings.

However, there is no end.

No Cure. No Easy Way. 

I get by with faith, hope and determination.
After all, autism is just a word.