A Los Angeles mother watched her young son Joey struggle in
uncommon ways. In kindergarten, he got suspended from school six times for
behavior he couldn't control. Sitting still was torture for him, and sometimes
he couldn't resist hitting himself.
His diagnosis at age 7 with Asperger syndrome, a disorder on
the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum, rocked Granados' world. Even
more challenging was Joey's loathing of physical contact. Granados wanted to
hug, kiss and cuddle her son, but she never could. Years went by, and it seemed
she never would.
Then, a few months ago, a new friend entered Joey's life.
This friend, named Roxy, had fur, four legs, a tail and a goofy disposition,
and she made Joey so happy that he did something unthinkable: He gave his mom a
big, spontaneous kiss on the cheek.
To read more on this story, click here: 14-Year-Old Boy withAsperger Syndrome Gets a Shelter Dog…and Hugs His Mom for the First Time
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