Joshua

Joshua with Autism

Joshua During Recovery

Our son Joshua Joseph Cosse' is named after Moses biblical successor. Joshua means 'Jehovah Saves' ; and Joseph means 'God Shall Add'. Joshua was recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Likes- singing, nature, trampolines,bubbles, phonics, spelling, reading, counting (in Spanish and Japanese, too), spinning, laughing, dancing, running, kissing/hugging parents, parks, aquariums, pizza, oatmeal raisin walnut cookies, Chick-Fil-A, Chuck E Cheese and cinnamon apples. Dislikes- motorized sounds (vacuum, lawn mower), elevators, carpet, wet face, hair washing, hospitals and soft mushy foods.

We thought it was just ear infections. But, we realized, he did not have ear infections the first 2 years of his life. Regression started at age 2. He is 4 years old now. We have called him 'Baby Miracle' since he was in our womb. We still sing 'Look At Babymiracle' lullaby before bed. We were inspired to create this song since 10 years waiting to successfully conceive and give birth. On the day of fertility counseling, the doctor said, "you're pregnant!" HALLELUJAH! He was 7 weeks old when we fled from Hurricane Katrina (around people, he usually kept eyes closed, hands stiff, even in the womb, he would turn his back to you during sonogram.