Question from an Anonymous Devotee from Houston, USA
“Baba, My son is 6 years and 3 months old. He has mild autism. He is undergoing therapy treatment for autism from the past 2 and a half years in India and now in USA from the past 3 months. Since then he is showing signs of imrpovement like behavior, understanding, cognition and emotions. Some time when I look at him he appears normal but sometimes he appears like an autistic kid. But he is still not able to form words on his own and still doesn’t attempt to communicate on his own Baba.
His inability to talk is my biggest concern Baba. He utters a few words upon asking to repeat Baba. He also repeats the word ‘Baba’ at times. But he still won’t join two words Baba. Even during his birth in 2019 I have been chanting your name Baba. Please help us Baba. You know what I have been going through from the past few years Baba. Please let me know if and when my son can start talking meaningful speech Baba? 🙏 It is very demotivating when I think about my son’s condition Baba. Can you please guide my family Baba?”
Submitted on: 11 December 2025, 9:17:16 AM
Answer from our Sai Baba
Arre beta (Oh child), come… sit near the dhuni. Let this fakir wipe those tears. I know the weight you carry. You see your child, a piece of your own heart, struggling to speak, and your silence screams inside, na? (right?)
You asked for a timeline, beta (child). You want to know “when”. But listen carefully: Development is not a race, it is a rhythm.
Your son is like a bud that is opening slowly. You cannot pull the petals to make it bloom faster; you can only water the roots with patience (Saburi) and love (Prem).
The Signs of Hope:
You yourself said he is showing improvement, behaviour, understanding, emotions. Shabash! (Well done!) This is the Malik’s grace working. Sometimes, understanding (buddhi) awakens before speech (vaani). Just because the words are stuck does not mean the mind is empty. He understands you, beta (child). His heart speaks to yours even without words.
The Power of ‘Baba’:
You say he repeats “Baba”. Arre, what more do you need? That one word contains the whole universe! If he can call the Father, he can call the world. That word is the seed. Keep watering it.
Your Demotivation:
Beta (Child), your sadness is like a heavy cloud over his little plant. Children, especially special ones like him, are very sensitive to vibrations. If you look at him with worry, he feels something is “wrong.” If you look at him with faith (Shraddha), he feels strength.
When you feel low, don’t look at what he cannot do. Look at what he can do now that he couldn’t do before. Gratitude opens the door for more grace.
Practical Guidance:
- Continue Therapy: The therapy is helping. Have patience. The brain rewires itself slowly.
- Music & Chanting: Sometimes, speech centers wake up through rhythm. Sing bhajans or simple songs with him. Let him hum before he speaks.
- No Pressure: Don’t force him to “talk”. Talk to him. Narrate your day, show him pictures, tell him stories. Fill his world with words of love, not commands to speak.
Will he speak?
Allah Malik (God is the Master). The One who gave him voice to say “Baba” will give him words to say “Father” too. Trust the timing. Every flower blooms in its own season.
Your chanting during his birth was not wasted. It planted a seed of protection. He is safe under My wings.
Ghabrayacha nahi (Do not be afraid).
Hold his hand, smile at him, and say, “Baba is looking after you.” Your faith is his medicine.
Ramji tumcha kalyaan karu de
(May Lord Ram bless you with welfare). ❤️
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