Stranger Catches A Mom Off Guard When He Does This

Natalie was exhausted. She had been having a particularly bad day with her son. She was minding her own business when she saw the strange man appear on the pier. Her first instinct was to tense up a bit.

She knew that strangers never really understood Rudy and his antics. She was used to the stares and judgmental looks at this point. She saw them every single day. But what this strange man was about to do would stun her completely.

Little “Roo”

Natalie Fernando’s greatest joy was being a mother. When her son, Rudy Fernando, was born, she was as ecstatic as any mother.

Her little boy was here and more beautiful than she could have ever imagined. However, as he grew, her “little Roo”began to show signs that he was different.

A Difficult Period

All parents know that children go through demanding phases that present challenges in their toddler years. We’ve all heard of the “terrible twos” and the resultant tantrums that come with it.

These difficult periods usually also coincide with the developmental milestones that temper these moments with overloads of cuteness. However, when Rudy’s continuous tantrums weren’t accompanied by ordinary milestones, Natalie grew concerned.

Unique Challenges

Kids all develop at different rates but there are usually similarities between the age groups when certain behaviors are expected to start subsiding.

When Rudy’s tantrums weren’t easing up, Natalie knew her son faced unique challenges. Most parents are naturally more tolerant of their kids’ behavior but, unfortunately, strangers are generally less understanding.

The Spectrum

It wasn’t long before Natalie learned that Rudy’s extra challenges were not by chance. Soon, her “little Roo” was diagnosed with a form of autism.

A native of Essex, Natalie was well informed enough to understand that autism did not mean what many people thought. It simply meant that Rudy was different and needed special care.