‘My 7 year old with autism's Queen obsession taught him to talk, he's devastated'

ok.co.uk:

While the rest of the nation continues mourning for Her Majesty, one little boy from Worcester has been left especially devastated by her passing.

Jack, 7, has autism, and it was his adoration for The Queen that saw his development and behaviour come on in leaps and bounds.

He lives with his older sister Charlotte, 11, welder dad Steven, 38, and care assistant mum Melanie, 37. Here, his mum Melanie shares their story... “Watching in disbelief as Huw Edwards announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the II live on the BBC, I squeezed the hand of my seven-year-old son, Jack.

Jack has autism, and for years he struggled with his speech, behaviour and development.That was until he started to learn about the royal family at school.