Love Story: Judy was told her son was 'unfeeling', but she knew Tim loved her
Judy Sharp shares her personal journey of raising her son Tim, who was diagnosed with autism at age three. Despite medical professionals claiming he would be incapable of love, Judy persisted and discovered that Tim communicates his affection through drawings.
Why it matters
The story highlights the importance of challenging medical labels and the resilience of parents in supporting children with neurodivergent conditions.
Judy was told her son would never talk. Never have a future. Never get a job. But she wasn’t giving up on him that easily. ( Australian Story: Anthony Sines )
Link copied Share Share article When Judy Sharp was told by doctors that her three-year-old son Tim would be "unfeeling and incapable of love", she refused to accept those limitations.
In the years after his autism diagnosis, Tim began using drawings to communicate with his mum, sharing his feelings, sense of humour and love for her.
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Judy: When Tim was born in 1988, it was the best day of my life, my heart was ready to burst.
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