We're Puzzling

I'm going to keep this update short and sweet today! Not much out of the ordinary has been going on over here. Desmond is continuing to do really well in ABA and imitating in those sessions. He seems to have bouts of stubborness though. Lacey will come out and let us know that he's imitating, but she really has to push him to do it. I feel we're seeing a lot of that around home as well. We haven't seen any waving since last post, but we're hopeful that we will see more of that in time.
One thing that has changed around here is Desmond's desire to play with toys. He's actually playing with toys and wants us there while he's playing. Sometimes he just wants us there, but there have been a handful of times where he's actually wanted to play with us too. This is great progress in our eyes! He wants to interact with us! There was a time where he would just sit for hours not wanting to do anything and especially not wanting anyone to bother him. The wind has seemed to change directions in this area. His favorite toys right now are PUZZLES! Oh my heck, this kid LOVES PUZZLES!! He's getting good at them! We've got a harder 3 year old ABC puzzle that he is rocking! It's been so fun to see him play and enjoying the things he's playing with!
It's crazy to think we're getting closer and closer to a year to the date Desmond was officially diagnosed with Autism. Looking back, we've come so far and still have so far to go! What I love is that I feeling like we're moving, especially moving in the right direction!

Desmond doing his ABC puzzle!

Grandma Jayne got Desmond this cool stacker toy that Desmond LOVES!! He'll stack the little shapes so high!