why does my son have autism?

I asked myself this very question when my own son Jonathon was diagnosed with autism 7 years ago. This was a very difficult thing to understand at the time for me and my husband, i often have clients who come to me with this question. at first for me i viewed this as a tragic thing, i felt sorry for myself. i wondered why god had given me a child who would suffer in this world, who was different from the rest. i was angry , i wanted to protect my son. i didn't want him to suffer.we tried everything we could, every therapy that was available, we fought for the best services and read every book we could get our hands on, we would do anything to try to help jonny  to not be viewed as different in this world. Jonathon was miserable, and so was i. one day it just hit me, i needed to accept  him for who he was. there were many underlying lessons in this for me, but i will say once i came to this realization many doors opened for me and Jonathon, life became a joy,my career took off and jonny was beginning to thrive. we come here with a chart, i know i signed up for this with my son. i learn something  new everyday through the eyes of this incredible child.He is my teacher, my inspiration, i would not change a thing, not even the dark days,for they have given me incredible insight and wisdom along my path.my child has autism, and he is the greatest gift god has ever given me. www.yourangelcoach.com