Holly Robinson Peete Instagram – #tbt first day of preschool… 1999 👧🏽👦🏽I was already noticing potential signs of autism in RJ but as a rookie mom I did not truly know what to look for and honestly I was in a little bit of denial. No parallel play, no eye contact , very little language, lining up toys, tiptoe walking …The pediatrician said “don’t worry- he will catch up to his twin sister… boys develop slower than girls.” There I was with my big fat camcorder, ready to capture this milestone moment. But as soon as we got to the classroom, I noticed RJ just started playing in a corner by himself. He wouldn’t engage with any of the other boys who were running in packs as typical boys do. Ryan put her focus on making sure her twin brother was OK and so she neglected making friends…what was supposed to be such a beautiful experience turned out to be a sad helpless nightmare that ended with the school eventually telling me our son was “not teachable.” …one of the worst periods of this journey. 💔Months later, he would be given a definitive #Autism diagnosis which definitely answered so many of my questions and put together some pieces of the puzzle… I eventually found the school that would teach him and provide support for him and I’m so grateful to that school to this day!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Keep advocating for your child!! #AutismAcceptance #AutismAcceptanceMonth #autismstories #hollyrodfoundation